Unit Clerk-ER Job Type/Hours per Week Full-Time/40 Hours per Week Salary Salary depends on education and relevant experience. Hiring Department Behavioral Health - 3 West Location This position is located at the UT Tyler Health Science Center campus. Required Application Materials A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combined documents as one file. Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or "References". If the required application materials were not uploaded at the "resume" prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file. Job Summary The Unit Clerk serves as a front-line direct care staff member in an inpatient setting. The unit clerk is under the clinical supervision of the Unit Manager and the Charge Nurse providing desk clerk duties, supervising the Psychiatric Nurse Assistants (PNA) on the same rotation, assisting with assignments, ordering supplies, and floating between the Program and Psychiatric Intake. Works as a valued member of the professional team to provide verbal and supportive movement to meet individualized goals of the treatment team.. Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Serves as Desk Clerk for the Program and completes clerical duties as assigned.
• Trains and provides Community Groups that are engaging, interactive and fun for patients and documents the activity to include date, time and signature.
• Provides, trains, and monitors performance of patient oral hygiene which includes denture or partial denture care each shift worked.
• Directs the patient care staff to give baths, which include bed bath, assist bath or partial bath, taking precautions to maintain skin integrity of the elderly.
• Works with program leadership and direct care staff to meet hygiene needs of the patient on an ongoing consistent basis; Patients should be clean and have clean clothing with well-groomed hair and appropriate shave for men.
• Maintains program supplies through routine inventory process. Orders program supplies as needed and calls for repairs as needed.
• Cleans common rooms and utility rooms on a daily basis.
• Utilizes therapeutic communication skills in the interactions with patients and interacts with patients in a caring, respectful manner in order to promote the healing process and return the patient to the least restrictive environment. May be assigned to provide one-on-one monitoring of patients.
• The duties, location of work and shift/pattern are subject to change.
• Completion of Annual Mandatory Training, SAMA training, TB testing, and required licensure and certifications before expiration date.
• Accountable for the identification and reduction of unsafe practices that could cause harm to patients.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Education/Experience Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of two years' experience in direct patient care in long term care and/or hospital settings. Experience in the care of geriatric and psychiatric patients preferred. Bilingual a plus Required Licenses/Certifications Certification as a nursing assistant is preferred. SAMA training at hire preferred. Possess and maintain current BLS certification. Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Working knowledge of Electronic Health Records Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail as well as excellent communication skills. The ability to work well within a team setting. Knowledge of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures. About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges. Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas. Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond. For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about . Additional Information The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits . Clinical Position Requirements Clinical positions may be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, following a contingent job offer, to determine whether they possess the physical capabilities needed to safely fulfill the specific demands of the position. Additionally, clinical positions require compliance with the University's Vaccine Preventable Disease Policy. EEO Statement The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/UTZ_CG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=23&JobOpeningId=16328&PostingSeq=1 je-2af0405861624b678a60a54cd1cfc18c