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Children's of Alabama

Lead Clerk BH 5 Dearth

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Birmingham, AL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$31,383 / year median in Alabama

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Job Description

Lead Clerk BH 5 Dearth Children's of Alabama - 4.0 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time 6 hours ago Qualifications Shift management Mid-level Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Medical administrative support Experience working with children Data entry Clerical experience 1 year Medical terminology Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Main Campus Dearth Tower Day Shift Behavioral Health Inpatient 5 Dearth Req # 2329 Location 1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama Category Clerical Schedule Full Time Work Schedule 8-Hour Shifts Schedule Description 7a-3p Monday thru Friday In Behavioral Health Inpatient 5 Dearth at Main Campus Dearth Tower Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, 7a-3p Monday thru Friday.

Summary:

Directs and coordinates the activities of clerical personnel on the shift. Provides data entry and clerical support to professional, technical, and ancillary staff. Facilitates effective communication to all levels of staff and families.

Other information:

Familiarity with Medical Information Systems terminology preferred. Credentials with

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Education with

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Essential:

High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent Experience with

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Essential:

1 Year job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Administrative or Clerical The Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit is comprised of 44 beds and provides a therapeutic, engaging environment for children ages 4 to 18. The Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit is a rewarding place to work where our care team makes an impact on children's lives with every interaction. Along with psychiatrists, therapists, and nurse practitioners, we are involved in the day to-day care and decisionmaking that helps kids and families live their best lives. We work hands-on with children of all ages who are struggling with depression, anxiety, suicide,self-control, and trauma. We teach them new emotional and behavioral skills in a fun and interactive way. Our patients need to know that someone cares and can help keep them safe. Someone who can listen compassionately without judgement. Getting to know

Children's:

Behavioral Health Inpatient Schedule:

7a-3p Monday thru Friday, Day Shift, 8-Hour Shifts