Patient Flow Coordinator

Paradox; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth is seeking a Healthcare Operations Coordinator to manage patient flow and placement across departments, ensuring timely transfers and alignment with care standards. You will work with nursing and clinical staff to uphold the organization’s vision and mission.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in health care, nursing, or a related field, plus strong communication and medical terminology skills. Flexible scheduling and hospital-based teamwork are part of the offering.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health care, nursing, or related field

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.

Education Qualifications:

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

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

FTE:

0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

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

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

No

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

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].