Unit Clerk/CNA - Meridell

Company: Universal Health Services
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: January 18, 2020

Job Description:

Meridell Achievement Center is a nationally recognized 134-bed private residential treatment facility that specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents who have emotional, behavioral and neurobehavioral problems. Meridell has been providing exceptional care for our patients for over 50 years.

Meridell is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, that operates through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 87,000 employees. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion

The Unit Clerk is responsible for the maintenance of the medical records on the unit. Additional responsibilities include filing, ordering supplies, arranging off campus doctors appointments and diagnostic tests. The Unit Clerk will interface on a regular basis with physicians, nurses, patients, admissions, and clinical staff. The Unit Clerk works under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurses/ Director of Nursing.

Become a member of a team of caring mental health professionals. Work for one of the largest, financially secure, health care organizations in the world.

Free Meals while working with patients, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental Death, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401 K Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off (PTO), Extended Leave Bank (ELB), Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Job Requirements

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education: High school graduate or equivalent required; college preferred.

2. Experience: Experience working with children and/or adolescents is preferred.

3. License/Certification: CNA

4. Skills: Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work under stress. Must exhibit professional conduct, honor boundaries, be able to set limits and maintain patient confidentiality.

5. Essential physical Requirements: Must be able to meet physical demands of lifting and moving over 50 pounds, walking and standing for long periods of time, running for short periods of time. Must be able to perform required SAMA techniques to safely contain/restrain an aggressive patient.

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