Unit Clerk - Dual Diagnosis (Part-time 20hrs/wk) | Western Psychiatric Hospital

at  UPMC

The Unit Clerk will provide clerical support for the Dual Diagnosis Unit on the 10th floor of Western Psychiatric Hospital, as directed by the Nurse Clinical Manager, or designee, using specified procedures.
Dual Diagnosis is an Adult Drug Abuse and Psychiatric Treatment Unit consisting of a 24-bed inpatient service. The focus is on treating adults with a primary psychiatric disorder and co-occurring chemical dependency problem.

• 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.
• 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.