UNIT CLERK/SECRETARY/COORD

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

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.

If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Mariana Lopez Recruiter at 956-523-2027.

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

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