HUC - Level 15 Medical

essentiahealth; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; 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 manage non-nursing functions on the assigned unit and support patient care workflow.

You will perform clerical and reception duties, handle supply requisitions, assist with scheduling, and may observe telemetry when indicated, notifying caregivers of changes as needed. Position is 0.6 FTE with Day/Eve rotation and weekend shifts.

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 Certification or Licensure required

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and implements non-nursing functions of assigned unit(s) to facilitate workflow and provide patient care support.
• Performs clerical and reception duties; requisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed; assist with scheduling.
• May be assigned to observe telemetry monitor when indicated and notify patient’s caregiver of changes.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Clerical tasks

Reception duties

Scheduling

Telemetry observation (when indicated)

Education

Health unit coordinator program

Medical secretary program

Job description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2003950 SMMC 15-MED SURG - SMMC HOSP

Education Qualifications:

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

• 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/CertificationQualifications:

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:

0.6

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

0630/1430

Shift End Time:

1500/2300

Weekends:

Yes rotating

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

SMMC USWA (SMUMS)

Union Posting Deadline:

10/8/2026

Compensation Range:

$18.69 - $27.85

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].