UNIT CLERK/SECRETARY/COORD

Universal Health Services; Laredo (TX); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Paid Time |

Excellent Benefit Packages

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development opportunities

HealthStream online learning

Fortune 500 level benefits

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Laredo on the nursing unit seeks a Unit Clerk to perform clerical and receptionist duties, supporting patient flow and medical staff. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, organization, and team coordination in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, with medical office or Unit Clerk experience preferred, and a willingness to complete CPI de-escalation training. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Office Assistant certificate or Unit Clerk experience preferred.
• De-escalation training (CPI) within 6 months of employment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Good computer skills and interpersonal abilities.
• BLS preferred.
• Ability to work in high-stress environment.
• Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• The Unit Clerk on the nursing unit handles clerical and receptionist duties.
• Supports patient flow and documentation as part of the care team.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

De-escalation training

Good computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Office Assistant certificate

Unit Clerk experience preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs.

To learn more visit https://www.doctorshosplaredo.com

JOB SUMMARY

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

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
• Excellent Benefit Packages
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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.