About this role
The Unit Clerk will provide clerical support for the Child and Adolescent I department on the 3rd floor of Western Psychiatric Hospital, as directed by the Nurse Clinical Manager, or designee, using specified procedures.
The Child/Adolescent I unit is a 26-bed unit which specializes in the treatment of behavioral and emotional problems of children and adolescents typically between 3 and 13 years old.
This is a Union position with a set pay rate of $16.50.
Responsibilities:
Patient Coordination
- Request and log patient appointments, evaluations, consultations, and escorts (verified by RN).
- Obtain various patient reports from the computer (e.g., dietary list, laboratory orders).
Communication
- Answer the telephone and deliver messages.
- Sort unopened mail and place in designated boxes.
Supplies and Equipment
- Maintain unit supplies and equipment.
Data Management
- Maintain database for admission and discharge information.
- Manage patients' written medical records/charts as per policy and procedure.
Clerical Support
- Provide clerical coverage to other nursing units as directed by the Manager of Clinical Support Services.
- Complete photocopying and faxing as requested.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Computer experience preferred.
The incumbent must be physically capable of running toward or away from areas where problems are occurring and pushing, pulling, lifting equipment such as wheelchairs, carts, boxes, etc.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Other facts
About UPMC
UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
What you'll do
- The Unit Clerk will provide clerical support for the Child and Adolescent I department, including patient coordination and communication tasks. Responsibilities also include maintaining supplies and equipment, managing data, and providing clerical coverage to other nursing units as needed.
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