Health Unit Coordinator

Essentia Health; Duluth, Northern (MN, KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Retirement Savings Plans

Professional Development

Work-Life Balance

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to organize and support non-nursing functions on the unit, improving workflow, productivity, and patient care.

The role handles clerical and reception duties, supply requisitions, scheduling support, and coordinates with patients, families, and staff to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred in hospital or clinic settings as HUC, medical secretary, or medical receptionist.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities for coordinating unit activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement non-nursing functions to support unit workflow.
• Perform clerical and reception duties; requisition supplies and services.
• Assist with scheduling and observe telemetry when indicated, notifying caregivers of changes.

Skills

Clerical skills

Reception skills

Customer service

Education

Health unit coordinator program

Medical secretary program

Job description

Job Description:

This position plans, organizes, and implements the non-nursing functions of assigned unit(s) to facilitate workflow, enhance unit productivity, and provide excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff. Position promotes efficient unit function and indirect resident care. Performs clerical and reception duties; requisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed; assist with scheduling; may be assigned to observe telemetry monitor when indicated notifying patient’s caregiver of any changes; and other duties as assigned. Preferred candidates will have experience or training in a hospital or clinic setting as a health unit coordinator, medical secretary, or medical receptionist.

Education 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.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

No Certification or Licensure required

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

• 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