UNIT CLERK/SECRETARY/COORD

Doctors Hospital of Laredo; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work env

Competitive Compensation & Paid Time 0

Excellent Benefit Packages

401(K) with company match and stock

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, TX seeks an Unit Clerk to perform clerical and receptionist duties on the nursing unit. The role supports nursing staff, handles administrative tasks, and ensures smooth unit operations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, a medical office certificate or prior Unit Clerk experience, and CPI de-escalation training within six months. Bilingual English/Spanish and strong computer skills are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clerical and receptionist duties on the nursing unit.
• Provide support to nursing and clinical staff as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Good Computer Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

De-escalation training (CPI)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Office Assistant certificate

Job description

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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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.

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