Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) Neuroscience

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Duluth is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to enhance unit function and provide excellent customer service. Responsibilities include clerical tasks, scheduling, and monitoring patient telemetry. Join us to support patient care and enjoy comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Paid Personal Leave

401k with annual match

Life and Disability Insurance options

Adoption Assistance

Employee wellness program

Medical & Dental insurance options

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of work experience in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Completion of a health unit coordinator or medical secretary program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes non-nursing functions to enhance productivity.
• Performs clerical and reception duties.
• Observes telemetry monitors and notifies caregivers of changes.

Skills

Customer Service

Clerical Duties

Scheduling

Education

Health Unit Coordinator Program

Job description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2003930 SMMC 12-MED SURG NEURO TRAUMA - SMMC HOSP

Job Description:

Plans, organizes, and implements the non-nursing functions of assigned units to facilitate workflow, enhance productivity, and provide excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff. Responsibilities include promoting efficient unit function and indirect resident care, performing clerical and reception duties, requisitioning supplies and equipment, assisting with scheduling, observing telemetry monitors, and notifying caregivers of any changes, along with other duties as assigned.

Experience:

If no formal education, at least 1 year of work experience in a hospital or clinical setting as a Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Secretary, or Medical Receptionist is required.

Education Qualifications:

Completion of a health unit coordinator or medical secretary program is preferred.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Must have completed a relevant training program or have comparable experience as outlined above.

Additional Information:

Learn more about Duluth, MN, and surrounding areas at https://www.essentiahealth.org/about/communities/duluth.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
• Paid Personal Leave
• 401k with annual match
• Life and Disability Insurance options
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee wellness program
• Medical & Dental insurance options

Join a healthcare organization that invests in your career. We are actively reviewing applications for our Health Unit Coordinator position. Apply now and help us continue to raise the bar in patient care!

Additional Details:

FTE: 0.6

Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (USA)

Shift Start/End Time: Varies

Weekends: Every other

Holidays: Yes

Call Obligation: No

Union: USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

Union Posting Deadline: 05/19/2025

Compensation and Benefits:

At Essentia Health, we support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, professional development opportunities, flexible scheduling, and wellness resources. Benefits may vary; for full details, contact our HR Service Center at [phone].