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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 completing 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 serves in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response 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). Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Ensures all patients are registered in the EMR upon admission to the RGSC.

Prepare chart labels and fact sheets on all admissions, 9-13, PFS1, NPP, Message from Medicare, Essential Care Giver forms, look up previous admissions, and log all admissions in the Admission Log, and ensure all admission episodes are recorded.
Scan the LMHA screening and commitment.

Complete the intake of the verification of benefits and identify possible sources of reimbursement.

Maintain enough inpatient binders in the admitting room with all the necessary documents to expedite the completion of the admission process.

Complete Receipt of Information Record. Provide the patient with verbal and written information and understanding of his rights (i.e., Handbook of Consumer Rights, Mental Health Treatment Declaration, Patient Grievance Process, Services Provided by Disability Rights Texas).

Complies with all CTD mandatory training requirements and participates in ongoing training to maintain and develop skills.

Maintains liaison with outside agencies.

Complies with the Commissioner’s Rules and observe safety practices. Observe and follow departmental rules and applicable standards with % compliance.

Complies with all facility Continuous Quality Improvement programs (JCAHO, Medicare, ADA, etc.) supporting growth in operations performed under applicable agency regulations.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of office procedures; of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic; and of business or program terminology, methods, and procedures. Skill in the use of a computer and office equipment. Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports; to transfer stock from one location to another; and to communicate effectively.

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