ED Coordinator- (Night Shift)

Essentia Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement Savings Plans

Professional Development

Work-Life Balance

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to support emergency department operations, coordinating with radiology, laboratory, and patient transport, and entering verbal orders into Epic under physician direction. They will document requests for Hospitalists and other specialists via Stat Doc and Med Direct.

The role requires a health unit coordinator or medical secretary background, or one year of hospital/clinic experience with a high school diploma; an associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will have completion of a health unit coordinator program or medical secretary program.
• If no formal education we will require 1 year experience or training in a hospital or clinic setting as a health unit coordinator, medical secretary, or medical receptionist.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; an Associate's degree in healthcare or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports operations of the emergency room by coordinating flow with radiology, laboratory, and patient transport.
• Enters verbal orders into Epic under provider direction; scribes during trauma and supports non-nursing functions with nurses.
• Coordinates and documents requests for Hospitalists via Stat Doc, and other specialty physicians via Med Direct.

Skills

Health unit coordination

Medical secretary

Clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Epic

Stat Doc

Med Direct

Job description

Job Details

Building Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department: 2002500 EMERGENCY SERVICES TECH - SMMC HOSP

Job Description: Education Qualifications: This position supports the operations of the emergency room by providing coordination flow with radiology, laboratory, and patient transport. At the direction of a provider, enters verbal orders into Epic, scribes during a trauma, and supports the non-nursing functions in collaboration with nurses. Coordinates and documents into Epic all requests for Hospitalists through Stat Doc, and all other Specialty Physicians through Med Direct. Obtains pertinent information from other facilities at the request of the attending MD’s for further care of patients in the Emergency Department. Answers call lights and coordinates with nursing staff to meet the needs of the patient. Performs clerical and reception duties; requisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed. Monitors security cameras and responds to access request into the the emergency department. Preferred candidates will have Completion of a health unit coordinator program or medical secretary program If no formal education we will require 1 year experience or training in a hospital or clinic setting as a health unit coordinator, medical secretary, or medical receptionist. High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree in healthcare or related field preferred.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications: No Certification or Licensure required

Employee Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being.
• Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
• Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.

About Essentia Health

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541

Positions and Compensation

FTE: 0.75

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Yes

Shift Rotation: Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time: 0700/0900/1900

Shift End Time: 1930/2130/0730

Weekends: Every 3rd weekend rotation

Holidays: Yes

Call Obligation: No

Union: DC USWA Main & Neighborhoods (DCUMN)

Union Posting Deadline: 07/28/2026

Compensation Range: $20.20 - $30.09

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

• At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
• Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
• We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

Recruitment Information

Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

Values

Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Post-Offer Screenings

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings include verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.