Patient Care Clerk & CNA Support Specialist

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match and stock

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to support the Patient Care Unit. The role involves assisting the RN with care plan implementation, handling clerical and records duties, and maintaining a patient-centered environment focused on service excellence.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, typing skills, and BLS certification. Health Unit Coordinator training or medical terminology knowledge is preferred, with additional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of typing test is required.
• Previous experience with medical terminology or completion of Health Unit Coordinator course is required.
• Current BLS certification upon hire and maintained during employment.
• HWC and Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of hire and maintained during employment.
• Must possess one of the following credentials: CNA certificate or equivalent; 2 years of patient care experience; EMT certification; LVN/ADN/BSN in nursing school with Fundamentals completed; Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists the RN with implementing an age-appropriate care plan delegated by the RN.
• Maintains professional behavior when addressing issues or conflicts.
• Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Provides clerical support, unit-based medical records duties, and coordinates unit needs.

Skills

English reading/writing

Patient communication

Medical terminology

Clerical skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Health Unit Coordinator course or medical terminology training

BLS certification

Typing test

CNA/EMT/MA in training

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to support the Patient Care Unit. The role involves assisting the RN with care plan implementation, handling clerical and records duties, and maintaining a patient-centered environment focused on service excellence.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, typing skills, and BLS certification. Health Unit Coordinator training or medical terminology knowledge is preferred, with additional