Unit Clerk / PCS / CNA / GST FED / PRN

Northwest Texas Healthcare System; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Retention Bonus Program

Loan forgiveness Program

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is seeking a Patient Care Support Clerk to assist the RN in delivering age-appropriate care and to handle unit clerical duties. You will help implement care plans, maintain professional conduct, and ensure a safe, patient-centered environment on the unit.

The role requires completion of a health unit coordinator program or equivalent training, CNA/EMT/BSN options, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; health terminology familiarity preferred.
• Completion of Health Unit Coordinator course or CNA/EMT related training expected.
• Current BLS certification and ability to maintain certification throughout employment.
• Experience with medical terminology and patient care support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with implementation of an age-appropriate care plan and delegated tasks.
• Maintain professional behavior and ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, staff.
• Provide clerical support, manage unit medical records, and coordinate needs.

Skills

Medical terminology

Verbal de-escalation

Typing/typing test

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Health Unit Coordinator training

CNA certificate or equivalent

EMT Certification

LVN/ADN/BSN in nursing

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its caregivers. That's why we're looking for health professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides clerical and data management services for the Patient Care Unit as assigned, under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. Attends to the patient's direct care needs and performs tasks as delegated by the RN. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.

Job Duties/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. Maintains professional behavior when dealing with issues or conflicts, utilizing appropriate resources, as needed. Assists the RN to provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees. The concepts of the patient centered care delivery model will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Provides clerical support, performs unit based medical records duties, and coordinates unit needs.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retention Bonus Program
• Loan forgiveness Program
• HRSA STAR Loan Repayment site. In exchange for 6-year commitment, earn up to $250,000 in loan reimbursement.

About Universal Health Services

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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of typing test
• Previous experience with medical terminology or completion of Health Unit Coordinator course required
• 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

DISCLAIMER

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

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: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.