Oceans Healthcare · 1 day ago
Unit Clerk - PRN
Abilene, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expOceans Healthcare is dedicated to helping individuals manage mental health challenges through innovative therapies. The Ward Clerk role involves supporting hospital staff by maintaining an organized nursing station, acting as a liaison between the nursing unit and administration, and ensuring proper paperwork is available for patient care.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Serves as a receptionist for the hospital by answering the phone quickly and accurately; directing calls to patients and staff
As assigned, assists the clinical staff in providing information regarding other referral sources in the community; aids in the admission process by becoming the liaison with business office and admitting office
Gathers relevant descriptive and financial information as needed, and routes this information to appropriate hospital personnel
Greets visitors, patients and their families coming to the hospital displaying empathetic and helpful attitude at all times
Completes most of nursing unit's paperwork, which includes: setting up records for new patients and maintaining patient records; completes daily census and revenue forms; and assists in the preparation of the monthly report, as assigned
May transcribe physician's orders from patient records and copy data such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature onto patients' medical records
Record patient diagnosis on the correct medical forms and prepare requisition forms for laboratory tests, drugs and supplies as well
May coordinate the transfer of patients and process patient discharge forms
Transport patients and/or perform other minor medical assisting tasks that mirror those of the nursing assistants
Performs other duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent
At least 1 year experience working with psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting
Must be able to read, to write and to follow verbal and written instruction
Must work well with diverse populations
Must utilize Age, Disability and Cultural Specific knowledge in working with specialized populations to best communicate with those clients
Must be in good physical and mental health as evidenced by a warm empathetic attitude, respect for dignity, worth and potentiality of clients and hold a high sense of personal integrity
Must be able to work under close supervision
Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program
Company
Oceans Healthcare
Oceans Healthcare is a nationally recognized provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$254MKey Investors
Comvest Credit PartnersGeneral Catalyst
2025-03-05Debt Financing· $237M
2021-01-01Series Unknown
2013-02-12Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Jeff Pritchard
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-06-27
Behavioral Health Business
2025-04-29
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