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Unit Clerk/Cert. Nursing Asst / Behavioral Health / Acute Geri Psych / FT / Nigh

Universal Health Services, Amarillo, TX, United States


Responsibilities
Provides clerical and data management services for the Patient Care Unit as assigned, under the supervision of the Charge Nurse.

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.

Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards with all customer groups.

Provides clerical support, performs unit‑based medical records duties, and coordinates unit needs.

Benefits

Retention Bonus Program if offered.

Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.

Challenging and rewarding work environment.

Competitive Compensation & 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.

More information available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com.

Qualifications
Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Previous experience with medical terminology.

Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment; this must be obtained prior to providing patient care.

HWC for ED, BH, and NRU staff within 30 days of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.

Verbal De‑escalation within 30 days of hire.

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.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Ability to read and write in English.

Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, and others.

Ability to remain calm under stress.

Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.

Bending, lifting (25 lbs. minimum), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, pulling, and squatting.

Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard/metric measurements).

Sitting/standing for long periods of time.

Ability to repeatedly twist, squat, and stoop.

Reaching for and handling charts, reports, and supplies.

Exposure to infectious organisms, agents, and toxic chemicals.

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.

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