The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Mental Health Acute Department is seeking to fill a Medical Unit Clerk position located in Riverside.

*This position is within a psychiatric locked facility, which operates in a fast-paced environment. Staff must remain vigilant and attentive at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of patients. This role is ideal for a recent Medical Assistant graduate or individuals seeking entry-level opportunities in the healthcare field.

The selected candidate will receive Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training upon hire. While comprehensive training is provided, we seek individuals who are familiar with healthcare settings and have a basic understanding of medical terminology.*
Under supervision, to perform a variety of clerical duties in a medical treatment area in support of professional and other staff; and to do other work as required.
Incumbents in this class perform a variety of standardized clerical functions in support of doctors, nurses, and other staff in an assigned medical treatment area.

The most competitive candidates will possess experience in EPIC, Microsoft Excel and Outlook.A current valid BLS certificate issued by the American Heart Association is required.

Schedule: Will be discussed during the interview
Tentative: 5/40 (rotating schedule, work every other weekend, work on holidays)

Meet the team!

http: //www.ruhealth.org/en-us• Transcribes physician's orders from patient chart to the proper forms in preparation for verification by professional staff; answers telephone; takes and delivers telephone messages.

• Provides routine information as requested to staff, patients, visitors, and the public; greets patients and visitors; places calls to doctors, other medical units, and support units as directed.

• Tracks admissions, discharges, transfer, and room changes for census purposes; completes proper forms and records for patient admissions, transfers, discharges, examinations, and testing; may assemble, disassemble, update, and thin patient charts.

• Maintains unit files; runs errands and transports supplies, specimens, and other materials as needed; contacts or receives calls from hospital departments, hospitals, doctor's offices, or medical agencies to coordinate or schedule services for patients.

• Responds to established emergency procedures; assists in ordering stock supplies; may distribute mail, packages, and flowers to patients as necessary.

• May make clinic appointments for patients; may prepare birth certificates and identification bands as necessary; may perform incidental typing duties.Experience: One year of experience in clerical work preferably in a health care agency. Either or the following may be substituted for the required experience:

Completion of 18 semester or 24 quarter units from a recognized college in secretarial sciences, office practice, business education's, medical assisting, or a closely related field;

OR

Completions of 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial sciences, business education, medical assisting, or a closely related field.
Other Requirements

Knowledge of: Modern office practices and procedures including filing and operating standard office equipment.

Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written directions; perform general clerical work and learn quickly the specific operations of a medical treatment unit; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees; work effectively under stress and in emergency situations.For further information regarding this posting, contact Anay Sanchez at anasanchez@rivco.org