Patient Flow Coordinator

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN is seeking a Patient Flow Coordinator who will oversee all patient placement activities and serve as a clinical leader for the nursing and support teams. The role ensures alignment with organizational vision, mission, and standards across defined areas of responsibility.

The coordinator will manage interdepartmental communication, facilitate transfers from referring facilities, and uphold patient placement processes with strong collaboration and documentation.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree, ideally in health care, nursing, or a related field.
• 1 year of healthcare experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all patient placement activity.
• Receives requests for information on medical conditions, medications and diagnostic tests.
• Assist with the coordination of patient transfers from referring facilities calling in to the Essentia Health STAT doc line.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Medical terminology

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2005380 MGMT SUPPORT - SMMC HOSP

Job Description:

This position coordinates all aspects of patient flow throughout the East Market. Coordinates activities between defined areas and provides clinical leadership and expertise to ensure proper patient placement. Facilitates an atmosphere of collegial relationships among nursing personnel and others. Has major responsibility for the implementation of the vision, mission, plans, and standards of the organization and nursing services within their defined areas of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates all patient placement activity
• Receives requests for information on medical conditions, medications and diagnostic tests
• Will assist with the coordination of patient transfers from referring facilities calling in to the Essentia Health STAT doc line

Educational Requirements:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree, ideally in health care, nursing, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of healthcare experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of medical terminology

FTE:

0.8

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Compensation Range:

-

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.