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Behavioral Health Services, Inc lists this Unit Clerk I/ II opportunity in gardena, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Unit Clerk I/ IIGardena, CA 90249OverviewSalary Range $18.42 - $24.37 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift DayDescriptionBenefits:Health, Vision, and Dental InsuranceLong Term Disability InsuranceBasic Life and AD&D InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program401K PlanPaid Holidays plus 1 Floating HolidayPaid Sick Time2 weeks Paid Vacation TimeStatement of PurposeThe Unit Clerk I serves as a first point of contact for clients, visitors, and staff, ensuring a welcoming, professional, and secure environment. This role provides office coverage, manages incoming/outgoing communications, and performs administrative support functions in alignment with program needs, organizational policies, and confidentiality standards.Major Tasks, Duties and ResponsibilitiesGreet visitors and clients in a professional and courteous manner; determine needs and direct appropriatelyEnsure only authorized individuals access the facility in accordance with safety protocolsMaintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception and waiting areaManage lobby postings, brochures, and informational materials including but not limited to serving as clerical support for compliance purposes in event of audits/inspections/etc.Answer, screen, and route incoming calls accurately and efficiently with a positive customer-service attitude; Schedule programmatic appointments as needed including managing program calendars in collaboration with managementSupport program census including insurance eligibility, intake scheduling, documentation upload, etc.Upload documentation to internal and external client health records and other systemsTake clear, complete messages and ensure timely deliveryMake overhead pages or notifications when requiredCommunicate effectively with internal and external stakeholdersIf assigned to treatment program, may perform toxicology testing, assist in charting relevant informationReceive, sort, and distribute incoming mail, faxes, and packages and manage outgoing mail/deliveryMaintain appropriate handling and tracking of documentsSupport staff and departments with administrative and client needs as assignedMay support in training volunteers including client volunteers on appropriate clerical dutiesSupport program management in preparing all-staff or other program meetings including safety meetings, communication, trainings, events, etc.May order, track, and maintain inventory of office supplies and formsMay support billing actions, including but not limited to corrective actionMaintain professional boundaries and standards. Treat clients with respect, care, and concern. Comply with confidentiality requirements at all times. Maintain health and safety standards of facility.Adhere to BHS health, safety, and operational proceduresMaintain working knowledge of applicable regulations and policiesCollaborate effectively with team members and other departmentsMay be assigned to support programmatic transportation needs including but not limited to client transportation, as neededParticipate in meetings, trainings, and committees as assignedOther duties as assignedUnit Clerk I Competencies and Performance ExpectationsAll Unit Clerk I's are expected to hold the below competencies:Ability to complete the above major tasks, duties and responsibilitiesAbility to demonstrate professional judgment and decision-making, including ability to recognize and seek out supervision and/or consultation when requiredAbility to utilize office equipment including computers, phones, timekeeping platform, fax, copy, etc.Ability to identify and respond appropriately to a crisis within scope of practice including but not limited to overdose, behavioral challenges, contraband protocol, emergency codes, etc.Ability to recognize personal biases within diverse populations. Maintain cultural sensitivity at all times.Ability to demonstrate appropriate customer service and interpersonal skills, communication (verbal and written), organization and attention to detail, multitasking and time management, adaptability and learning agility.Ability to adhere to professional standardsMinimum QualificationsThe following are the qualifications required to perform the essential functions of this position. Qualifications may be subject to modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act.High School Diploma or educational/ experience equivalent required. Minimum two (2) years of office, clerical, or administrative experience preferred.Strong communication, organizational, and recordkeeping skills are required.Ability to operate required computer programs for position, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, electronic timekeeping system, electronic learning management system, upon hire or demonstrated competency developed within 90 days of employment.Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or social services settings, knowledge of medical or behavioral health terminology, Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.Statement of PurposeThe Unit Clerk II serves as a first point of contact for clients, visitors, and staff, ensuring a welcoming, professional, and secure environment. This role provides office coverage, manages incoming/outgoing communications, and performs administrative support functions in alignment with program needs, organizational policies, and confidentiality standards.Major Tasks, Duties and ResponsibilitiesGreet visitors and clients in a professional and courteous manner; determine needs and direct appropriatelyServe as source of training and guidance for new clerical/office/administrative staffComplete specialized assignments, including but not limited to program efficiency projects, client care projects, audit/accreditation projects, etc.Ensure only authorized individuals access the facility in accordance with safety protocolsMaintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception and waiting areaManage lobby postings, brochures, and informational materials including but not limited to serving as clerical support for compliance purposes in event of audits/inspections/etc.Answer, screen, and route incoming calls accurately and efficiently with a positive customer-service attitude; Schedule programmatic appointments as needed including managing program calendars in collaboration with managementSupport program census including insurance eligibility, intake scheduling, documentation upload, etc.Upload documentation to internal and external client health records and other systemsTake clear, complete messages and ensure timely deliveryMake overhead pages or notifications when requiredCommunicate effectively with internal and external stakeholdersIf assigned to treatment program, may perform toxicology testing, assist in charting relevant informationReceive, sort, and distribute incoming mail, faxes, and packages and manage outgoing mail/deliverySupport program management in preparing all-staff or other program meetings including safety meetings, communication, trainings, events, etc.May support quality assurance and/or quality improvement initiatives, client outcome, and follow-up activitiesMaintain appropriate handling and tracking of documentsSupport staff and departments with administrative and client needs as assignedSupport in training volunteers including client volunteers on appropriate clerical dutiesMay order, track, and maintain inventory of office supplies and formsSupport billing actions, including but not limited to corrective actionMaintain professional boundaries and standards. Treat clients with respect, care, and concern. Comply with confidentiality requirements at all times. Maintain health and safety standards of facility.Adhere to BHS health, safety, and operational proceduresMaintain working knowledge of applicable regulations and policiesCollaborate effectively with team members and other departmentsMay be assigned to support programmatic transportation needs including but not limited to client transportation, as neededParticipate in meetings, trainings, and committees as assignedOther duties as assignedUnit Clerk II Competencies and Performance ExpectationsAll Unit Clerk II's are expected to hold the following competencies:Ability to complete the above major tasks, duties and responsibilitiesAbility to demonstrate professional judgment and decision-making
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gardena, CA, 90249, US
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