Trinity Health

Unit Clerk - Behavioral Health - Full Time - Days

Trinity Health  •  Mason City, IA (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Position Purpose:

Under the supervision of the clinical nurse manager, clinical leader/charge and/or registered nurse performs receptionist and secretarial duties on the clinical unit. Serves as a communication liaison on the clinical unit.

What you will do:

  • Assures the medical record is adequately supplied and in proper order. IE: prepare chart for admission, update patient information daily.

  • Prioritizes requests for services and performs tasks in a timely manner.

  • Assures the workstation equipment is functioning appropriately, office supplies are adequate (not excessive) and maintains an updated working knowledge of new equipment and technology. Keeps workstation/area organized, neat, and clean.

  • Obtains supplies via phone and on-line ordering. Places calls and work orders to other departments as needed.

  • Transcribes and/or enters written physician orders, completes necessary forms, requisitions, and communication of all orders approved/reviewed by RN. Places and maintains manual orders and prints appropriate downtime forms as needed.

  • Answers telephone and provides information/messages to patients and medical staff in a professional and respectful manner.

  • Maintains record (inventory) of computers and other equipment for all devices assigned to department/unit. Troubleshoots low-level computer/equipment issues. Performs routine maintenance on computers/equipment devices and utilizes appropriate processes/systems to communicate computer/equipment problems/issues.

  • Handles patient paperwork, discharges, admissions etc. Arranges transportation services for patients’ admissions, appointments, and tests.

  • Have adequate office skills such as organizing, filing, and scheduling.

  • Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.

Hours/Schedule:

Full Time/Days. Monday - Friday.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

  • High school graduate or GED or equivalent required

  • Preferred active CNA license when driver for the unit

Experience:

  • Basic computer experience required.

  • Experience in a clerical role preferred.

Special Skills and Competencies:

  • Ability to work flexible hours

  • Ability to learn through on-the-job training

  • Must read, write, or speak English

  • Must have basic computer skills and knowledge with word and excel programs.

  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual able to work with minimum supervision.

  • Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and flexibility to meet department needs.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Livonia, MI
Year Founded
Unknown
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