Surgical Services HUC

Essentia Health; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Career development and tuition support

Flexible scheduling and paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Essentia Health is hiring for a unit support role at St Josephs Medical Center in the Surgery department. The role focuses on non-nursing functions to streamline workflows and provide excellent customer service to patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include clerical duties, scheduling assistance, and supply requisition. Preferred candidates bring health unit coordinator or medical secretary training; others may qualify with one year hospital/clinic experience as a health unit

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

• Plans, organizes, and implements the non-nursing functions of assigned unit(s) to facilitate workflow.
• 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.

Skills

Clerical duties

Reception duties

Scheduling

Education

Health unit coordinator program

Medical secretary program

Job description

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.

Building Location

St Josephs Medical Center

Department

4003400 SURGERY - SJMC

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 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 ac

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

1

Shift Rotation

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

0700

Shift End Time

1530

Weekends

no

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

St Josephs SEIU Local 113 (STJSEIU)09/7/2026

Compensation Range

$18.20 - $26.17

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].