Health Unit Coordinator- Peds/NICU

Paradox; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator/Medical Secretary to plan and handle non-nursing functions on assigned unit(s), support workflow, and provide excellent patient and family service. Responsibilities include clerical duties, requisitioning supplies, stocking when needed, and ensuring smooth unit operation.

Preferred candidates have a health unit coordinator or medical secretary program; or at least 1 year hospital/clinic experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• No educational requirement.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical and reception duties; requisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed; and other duties as assigned.
• Will need to stock supplies at times

Education

Health unit coordinator program

Medical secretary program

Job description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2003220 NURSING - PEDIATRICS - SMMC HOSP

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; and other duties as assigned. Will need to stock supplies at times

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.

No educational requirement.

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

FTE:

0.45

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

0700

Shift End Time:

1930

Weekends:

Every other

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

SMMC USWA (SMUMS)

Union Posting Deadline:

08/25/2026

Compensation Range:

$18.69 - $27.85Employee 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].