HUC - Level 15 Medical

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Professional development and tuitionRe

Flexible scheduling

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to support non-nursing operations on a medical unit. The role emphasizes efficient workflow, patient and family service, and coordination with care teams.

The position involves clerical tasks, scheduling assistance, and monitoring activities as needed, with rotation through day/evening shifts. Candidates may have completed a HUC program or have related hospital 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Health Unit Coordinator

Medical Secretary

Healthcare Administration

Education

Health Unit Coordinator program

Job description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2003950 SMMC 15-MED SURG - 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; 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/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:

0.6

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)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].

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.