Unit Clerk (Southwest Hospital)
Unit Clerk (Southwest Hospital)
Keep Care Flowing Smoothly as a Unit Clerk Full-time, benefit eligible position. The schedule is Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm.
As a Unit Clerk in our adult psychiatric hospital, you'll play a vital role in supporting the Wellness Team and ensuring efficient, high-quality patient care. You'll help maintain organization and communication across the unit through a variety of clerical, scheduling, and coordination tasks that keep our care environment running smoothly.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, compassionate, and enjoys being an integral part of a mission-driven healthcare team supporting adults on their path to recovery and wellness.
Key Responsibilities- Provide administrative and clerical support including filing, scheduling, data collection, and transcribing orders
- Answer unit telephones and assist with communication across the care team
- Assemble and maintain patient charts from admission through discharge
- Prepare and post On-Duty schedules for medical staff
- Order and maintain unit supplies as needed
- Document and distribute committee meeting minutes promptly
- Provide backup coverage to other clerical positions as needed
- Support and maintain the Work Therapy program to help residents build job-readiness and engagement skills
- Participate in ongoing training, facility committees, and the Continuous Quality Improvement Program
- Assist with physical intervention techniques when required and participate in mandatory overtime
High School/GED required
• Medical terminology education or secretarial skills preferred
- Computer experience required
- Must possess cognitive, organizational, and emotional maturity to manage multiple priorities and stressors
- Must be able to work independently and collaboratively
- Requires the ability to work effectively and safely with adults who may experience behavioral or emotional crises
You'll Be a Great Fit for This Role if You:
- Are highly organized and thrive in a fast-paced, team-centered environment
- Communicate clearly and professionally with staff, patients, and families
- Remain calm, focused, and supportive in challenging situations
- Enjoy helping others by ensuring the details behind quality care are handled efficiently
- Value being part of a team that promotes safety, structure, and healing for every patient
Compass Health Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality care throughout Missouri. We provide a comprehensive range of integrated services, including behavioral health, substance use treatment, primary care, and dental care. As both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Compass Health is uniquely positioned to meet the complex and evolving needs of the communities we serve. Our network includes
Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri, allowing us to expand our impact and reach across the state. Each part of our organization contributes to our mission: Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.
Adapt of Missouri, a subsidiary of Compass Health Network, has been serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1982. While Adapt operates as a for-profit organization, it shares our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered mental health services. Adapt specializes in community-based support for adults with mental health conditions, focusing on recovery-oriented services such as psychosocial rehabilitation and case management that foster independence and meaningful community engagement.
Royal Oaks Hospital serves all acute behavioral health care inpatient needs for children and adolescents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our multi-disciplinary team continually strives to set the standards in patient safety and are committed to providing the highest quality of care. Royal Oaks Hospital believes in the health and wellbeing of our patients and it shows in the care they receive each and every day.
Why Join Us?Whether you're joining Compass Health Network or Adapt of Missouri, you'll become part of a dedicated, mission-driven team committed to transforming lives through compassionate, innovative care. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where your work is valued and your professional growth is encouraged. We offer:
- Competitive Benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Personal and professional development
- Licensure supervision
- Tuition reimbursement & scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness program with Xponential access
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- National Health Service Corp loan repayment eligibility*
*Please note: While Compass Health Network is eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, positions with Adapt of Missouri are not eligible due to its for-profit status.
Your Career, Your Impact Whether you're beginning your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find purpose and opportunity with us. Join a team where your skills and compassion make a meaningful impact—every single day.
Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you! Equal Opportunity Statement Compass Health Network is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.
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Stage 3: Electronic Application
Stage 4: Interview
Stage 5: Offer of Employment
Stage 6: Background Screening
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