What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Clerk - General Adult | Western Psychiatric Hospital position at UPMC?
The Unit Clerk will provide clerical support for the General Adult unit on the 7th floor of Western Psychiatric Hospital, as directed by the Nurse Clinical Manager, or designee, using specified procedures.
General Adult is an acute psychiatric 24-bed unit that cares for patients 18 and older.
This is a Union position with a set pay rate of $15.43.
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.
Salary : $15
Unit Clerk - Adult, Child, and Adolescent Bipolar Services | Western Psychiatric Hospital
UPMC -
Pittsburgh, PA
