Unit Clerk Jobs

FULL TIME UNIT CLERK OPPORTUNITY

(SUN - THUR 11:00am - 7:30pm)

Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS, offers a safe and compassionate environment for individuals looking for hope and healing from emotional, psychiatric and addiction issues.

Del Amo Behavioral Health offers a wide range of options, including inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs that includes children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Whether addressing the needs of adults, adolescents or children, we are committed to providing our patients with treatment to help them find recovery that endures. Our patients receive the same quality treatment from our thoughtful and compassionate team no matter the level of care.

Learn more and apply today by visiting our website at: www.delamohospital.com

• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

The Unit Clerk is responsible for the clerical functions of a behavioral health unit. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, and supporting the clinical team through effective paper flow, communications and record keeping.

• May assist in patient care duties and rounds completion as assigned.
• Never discusses or releases patient identifiable information unless properly authorized to do so.
• Performs related tasks as requested by the House Supervisor/Charge Nurse, such as answering the phones, filing, audits, and performance improvement requiring limited supervision.
• Always safeguards and preserves the confidentiality of patient identifiable information in accordance with hospital and departmental policy.
• Collaborates with hospital personnel and medical staff to ensure optimal patient care.
• Refrains from reading or discussing patient information with others except as necessary to carry out departmental tasks.
• Faxes and/or mails appropriate documentation as needed.
• Assumes and/or performs additional duties as requested.

As one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

• Current CPR certification required
• Experience in a psychiatric setting preferred
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

• Must be able to perform concentrated and/or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and/or highly technical situations;
• Must be able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles;
• Must be able to work successfully under highly stressful conditions;
• Must be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion;
• Must have effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License in order to transport patients and/or staff, or drive hospital vehicles.
• Must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis;
• Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures;
• Must be able to interact positively with patients whose behavior may be difficult, uncooperative or aggressive;