Admissions Clerk- State Hospital in Harlingen, TX

Description

Clerk I
Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people's lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The clerk provides clerical support for the Admissions Department. Communicates daily and works closely with the admitting physician. Keeps track of bed status, admissions, discharges, and expected discharge time. Responsibilities also include ensuring the Mental Health Authority has adequately screened the patient who arrives, is accepted by the admitting physician, and has a valid section (Emergency detention). The clerk will also ensure the “Consumer Rights” have been explained to the patient upon admission and the completion of form MHRS 9-1. Daily communication regarding commitments will be done with law enforcement personnel and judges. Completes legal status, demographic sheet, chart labels, financial statement, and data entry into the EMR system—Complies with established policies and procedures. The employee is expected to complete other duties as assigned, including covering other shifts and responsibilities when needed. Employee actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Compliance with DSHS Immunization Policy required: serologic evidence of immunity to, or documented evidence of vaccinations against, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), Tdap, annual vaccination against influenza (and hepatitis B if applicable).