Unit Clerk - Comprehensive Recovery Services (Part-Time) Western Psychiatric Hospital

Purpose:

The Unit Clerk will provide clerical support for the Comprehensive Recovery Services department on the 9th floor of Western Psychiatric Hospital, as directed by the Nurse Clinical Manager, or designee, using specified procedures.

The Comprehensive Recovery Services (CRS) is a 29-bed unit which provides comprehensive specialized services to individuals diagnosed with suffering from Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, and related psychotic illnesses.

This is a part-time position requiring 20/hr per week.

This is a Union position with a set pay rate of $15.02.

Responsibilities:

• Request and log (with verification by RN) patient's appointments, evaluations, consultations, and escorts.

• Obtain various patient reports as requested from computer (e.g., dietary list, laboratory orders, etc.)

• Answer the telephone, deliver messages, sort unopened mail and place in designated boxes.

• Maintain unit supplies and equipment.

• Maintain database for admission and discharge information.

• Manage patients' written medical record/chart as per policy and procedure.

• Provide clerical coverage to other nursing units as directed by Manager of Clinical Support Services.

• Complete photocopying and faxing as requested.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Computer experience preferred.

• Healthcare experience preferred.

• The incumbent must be physically capable of running toward or away from areas where problems are occurring and pushing, pulling, lifting equipment such as wheelchairs, carts, boxes, etc.

• Currently enrolled students must be able to maintain 20hrs/week over summer/holiday breaks.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)

• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran