UNIT CLERK at KidsPeace Childrens Hospital – Orefield, Pennsylvania

The Unit Clerk position is responsible for the overall coordination of the module. The Unit Clerk must possess the ability to professionally communicate with all Hospital/KidsPeace personnel, as well as all referral sources, parents, clients and other professionals. The Unit Clerk will assist in the clerical case management of all clients as it relates to admission, discharge and treatment under the direction of nursing leadership. The Unit Clerk must possess flexibility, attention to task completion, and excellent organizational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health or related field preferred.
• Some experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred.
• Must possess basic personal computer knowledge and skills.
• Excellent organization abilities required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license preferred. CPR/First Aid certification required.

JOB DUTIES:

• Coordinates admission planning with treatment team members.
• Notifies clients’ primary care physician of admission and maintains communication as necessary throughout hospitalization.
• Completes admission notification documentation in the clients’ electronic health record.
• Coordinates discharge planning in conjunction with the treatment team.
• Prepares discharge packet for the client and family, primary care physician as well as aftercare providers.
• Completes discharge notification documentation in the clients’ electronic health record.
• Provides support to the treatment team during crisis situations such as providing client supervision, monitoring visits, assisting clients with self-care, telephone calls, and maintaining a safe environment.
• Assists the treatment team with data entry into the electronic health record, including scanning and uploading documents as needed.
• Inventory and order supplies as needed, verify packing slips, put orders away.
• Coordinates communication as requested by treatment team members. This includes copying and faxing all necessary documents.
• Assists with scheduling and transporting clients to medical appointments, aftercare locations and other needed venues.
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the staff areas.
• Participates in quality improvement through completion of monthly audits.