Job Description

Austin Oaks Hospital (a UHS facility):

Austin Oaks Hospital is an 80-bed facility that offers a broad spectrum of psychiatric services for adults and children ages 12 to 17.  Located on a beautiful oak-lined campus, we provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. Our psychiatric treatment and substance abuse services are available through both inpatient and outpatient programs to fit your needs. Get a confidential assessment from our trained staff today to determine which services best suit your recovery goals. Austin Oaks Hospital is located in South Austin 10 minutes from downtown.  Please visit our website for more information: 

Postition:

The Unit Clerk communicates patient information, manually and electronically to appropriate health care providers.  Assists the unit nursing staff in processing paperwork pertinent to care of psychiatric patients.  Answer unit telephone, distributes mail, and orders unit supplies.  Assures accuracy and completeness of patient charts. Hours are 3 days a week 10 hrs days with rotating weekends. 

Job Resposibilites:

• Communicates physician’s orders accurately and completely in writing and via computer.
• Prioritizes flow of information from patient care area to all other departments.
• Insures efficient operation of the unit clerical functions.
• Performs unit receptionist functions.
• Organizes and maintains patient medical records.
• Maintains position knowledge.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

Austin Oaks Hospital is seeking qualified, energetic candidates for our current job openings.  Join us and be a part of our organization servicing our communities mental health needs.. If you are a dedicated, hardworking individual who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients we encourage you to apply. Austin Oaks Hospital puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Austin Oaks is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. At Austin Oaks Hospital you are never alone, as you are part of a huge network of peer professionals and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.

Universal Health Services (UHS):

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements:

Education:

Required:        High School Diploma or GED,

Preferred:        At least one year of college.

Licensure/Certification:  

Current CPR.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work/time.
• Ability to file alphabetically and numerically.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to use standard office equipment, i.e., copy machines and fax machines.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and to write legibly. 
• Ability to work well with others in difficult situations.
• Maintains confidentiality of staff and patient information.
• Assists other areas of the hospital as needed.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or 1-800-852-3449.

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