Responsibilities

FULL TIME- UNIT CLERK OPPORTUNITY

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

Benefits include:

• Competitive Compensation

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

  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.

• Performs related tasks as requested by the House Supervisor/Charge Nurse, such as answering the phones, filing, audits, and performance improvement requiring limited supervision.

• Faxes and/or mails appropriate documentation as needed.

• Always safeguards and preserves the confidentiality of patient identifiable information in accordance with hospital and departmental policy.

• Never discusses or releases patient identifiable information unless properly authorized to do so.

• Refrains from reading or discussing patient information with others except as necessary to carry out departmental tasks.

• Collaborates with hospital personnel and medical staff to ensure optimal patient care.

• Assumes and/or performs additional duties as requested.

• May assist in patient care duties and rounds completion as assigned.

  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, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

  Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

  Qualifications

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

• Current CPR certification required

• Experience in a psychiatric setting preferred

  KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Must be able to interact positively with patients whose behavior may be difficult, uncooperative or aggressive;

• Must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis;

• 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 work successfully under highly stressful conditions;

• Must be able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles;

• Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures;

• 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.

  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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