Unit Clerk - Mental Health 259

"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..."

• Client from Telecare What You Will Do to Change Lives The Unit Clerk provides support services to the nursing, clinical, and medical staff.

Duties are typically clerical and technical in nature and will involve contact with members served.

Shifts Available:

Full-time:

Monday

• Friday, 8:00am
• 5:00pm Expected starting wage range is $17.39
• $20.

95. The full wage range goes up to $24.51. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. What You Bring to the Table (Must Have) High school graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent Six (6) months' experience as a unit clerk or administrative support staff in a health care environment Knowledge of basic medical terminology and Electronic Health Record (EHR) What's In It for You

Paid Time Off:

For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift) Free CEUs, coaching, and mentorship Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits Join Our Compassionate Team Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

• May vary by location and position type Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

Unit Clerk, Medical Records, Medical Records Technician If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Unit Clerk provides support services to the nursing, clinical, and medical staff. Duties are typically clerical and technical in nature and will involve contact with members served.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholders
• Completes a variety of documentation tasks, including maintaining accurate records, filing, and assembling medical records
• Prepares materials and performs admissions, discharges, and transfers in medical records/E.H.R.
• Schedules members served appointments
• Orders and maintains the appropriate level of supplies
• Answers the telephone, taking messages and screening calls as assigned
• Provides families of members served and other staff members with requested information, using excellent communication skills
• Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions
• Provides high quality clerical assistance to nursing and medical department staff members, as requested
• Manages routine maintenance of Electronic Medical Records
• Completes basic data entry of clinical billing Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High school graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent
• Six (6) months experience as a unit clerk or administrative support staff in a health care environment
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification.

If the position requires driving, valid driver's license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply

Preferred:

• Experience working with the general public in a health care environment
• Completion of unit clerk certification program SKILLS
• Highly developed organizational skills, knowledge of the operation of copy machines, basic computer skills, basic typing proficiency (45 wpm) and knowledge of medical terminology
• The ability to read, write, speak English and excellent communication skills is essential, as is the willingness to work with disabled members served

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, twist, bend and lift and carry items weighing 10 pounds or less as well as to frequently walk, sit, reach and to do simple grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity. EOE AA M/F/V/Disability GED or better. High School or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.