Unit Clerk: Frontline Medical Admin on a Busy Unit

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & PTO

Excellent benefit packages

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development across UHS sites

HealthStream CEU courses

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, under Universal Health Services, is seeking a Unit Clerk to handle clerical and receptionist duties on the nursing unit. This role supports patient flow and communication across shifts in a busy acute care setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferred credentials such as a Medical Office Assistant certificate or prior Unit Clerk experience. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, with CPI de-escalation training within six months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Office Assistant certificate or prior Unit Clerk experience preferred.
• De-escalation training (CPI) within six months of employment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• BLS preferred.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Refer to Nursing Policy IV-F.3.

Responsibilities

• The Unit Clerk is responsible for clerical and receptionist duties on the nursing unit.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Good computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Ability to work in high-stress env.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Office Assistant certificate or Unit Clerk experience

Job description

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, under Universal Health Services, is seeking a Unit Clerk to handle clerical and receptionist duties on the nursing unit. This role supports patient flow and communication across shifts in a busy acute care setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferred credentials such as a Medical Office Assistant certificate or prior Unit Clerk experience. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, with CPI de-escalation training within six months.