UNIT CLERK/SECRETARY

Responsibilities

OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR CLINIC SECRETARY PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS A MUST)

Laurel Heights Hospital is a 112-bed facility located in Atlanta Ga. We are dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth. We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents that present with a broad range of psychiatric, behavioral disorders and autism. A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team works to partner with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment.

Much more online at http://www.laurelheightshospital.com

The CLINIC SECRETARY will be responsible for:

· Maintain inpatient charts in the approved chart form sequence while the chart is current.

· Medical records are updated daily as new information becomes available. Updates are filed in the correct designated area of the chart.

· Completes close observation patient rounds timely in accordance with department requirements as instructed by the Chief Nursing Officer, Asst. Director of Nursing, or Nurse Supervisor.

· Notifies the Chief Nursing Officer, Asst. Director of Nursing, or Nurse Supervisor of problems related to special treatment procedures for precautions, elopements, close observations and searches.

· Promptly schedules both on-campus and off-campus appointments/diagnostic tests.

· Keeps a written log of patient appointments.

· Communicates with admissions for each off-campus appointment.

· Communicates discharges and cancelled appointment to admissions and receptionist.

· Assumes responsibility to obtain written prescription and referrals as they are required.

· Answers the telephone promptly, identifying self and location.

· Receives information and takes telephone messages in a pleasant, professional manner and channels important telephone calls directly to the appropriate individuals.

· Is at all times aware of the need for patient confidentiality.

· Keeps stationary supplies available to the department as needed.

· Oversees and participates in the daily housekeeping of the nursing station.

· Assists in department coverage, as assigned. (Treatment Plan Updates)

· Provides clerical support: including labeling files and charts, filing forms in patient chart and any general clerical duties.

· Maintains the daily department census sheet/board.

· Maintains in order and safely stores those department forms and documents that are not part of the medical record

· Recognizes own limitations; seeks supervision when appropriate and integrates supervisory feedback

· Is able to fill unstructured time with constructive activity.

· All other duties as assigned

Benefits for this position include:

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

If you would like to learn more about the CLINIC SECRETARY position, please contact (lisa.edghill@uhsinc.com)

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE/ LPN . Minimum of 1 year experience in a hospital setting.

Microsoft Office is a MUST

The Clinic Secretary is responsible for the maintenance of the medical records on the department.

Additional responsibilities include filing, ordering supplies, arranging off campus doctors’ appointments and diagnostic tests.

The Clinic Secretary will interface on a regular basis with physicians, nurses, patients, admissions, and clinical staff.

The Clinic Secretary works under the direct supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer/Assistant Director of Nursing/Nurse Supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

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.

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