Patient Care Unit Clerk & Data Coordinator

Universal Health Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive pay

Excellent medical plan

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo seeks a unit clerk/health unit coordinator to support the Patient Care Unit with clerical and data management tasks under the Charge Nurse, and to assist the RN in delivering patient-centered care.

This role emphasizes service excellence, unit coordination, and maintaining medical records, with opportunities for career development within UHS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of typing test.
• Previous experience with medical terminology or completion of Health Unit Coordinator course.
• Current BLS certification upon hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
• HWC and Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Must possess one of the following:
• CNA Certificate or equivalent certificate
• 2 years experience providing patient care
• EMT Certification
• Currently enrolled in LVN, ADN, or BSN School of Nursing with completion of Fundamentals
• Medical Assistant Certification

Responsibilities

• Assists the RN with implementation of an age appropriate plan of care through tasks routinely delegated by the RN, based on the patient’s condition and the individual’s skills.
• Provides clerical support, performs unit based medical records duties, and coordinates unit needs.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Instruction comprehension

Typing speed

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Health Unit Coordinator course

Current BLS certification

HWC and Verbal De-escalation training

CNA Certificate or equivalent

EMT Certification

LVN/ADN/BSN student with Fundamentals

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo seeks a unit clerk/health unit coordinator to support the Patient Care Unit with clerical and data management tasks under the Charge Nurse, and to assist the RN in delivering patient-centered care.

This role emphasizes service excellence, unit coordination, and maintaining medical records, with opportunities for career development within UHS.