Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) - Emergency Department - Part Time
Not Disclosed•Part-TimeOn-site
location_on1021, Lake Avenue, Downtown, Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota, United States
About the Role
This position serves as the operational backbone of the assigned unit, focusing on non-nursing functions to facilitate workflow and enhance productivity. The role is dedicated to providing excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff while promoting efficient unit function and indirect resident care.
You will manage clerical and reception duties, requisition supplies and equipment, and assist with scheduling. Additionally, you will observe telemetry monitors when indicated, promptly notifying patient caregivers of any changes. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth daily operations of the healthcare environment.
Work Schedule & Location
This is a part-time position (0.5 FTE) located at St Marys Hospital in Detroit Lakes. The role requires a mix of 8-hour shifts, alternating between 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and 4:30 PM–Midnight. The schedule includes every other weekend and holiday rotation.
About Essentia Health
At Essentia Health, we are committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. We invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. Our culture focuses on helping you thrive both at work and at home through flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources dedicated to your physical, mental, and emotional health.
Application Instructions
Candidates with experience or training in a hospital or clinic setting as a health unit coordinator, medical secretary, or medical receptionist are preferred. Please note that BLS certification is required; if not currently held, it must be obtained within three months of hire.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1021, Lake Avenue, Downtown, Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota, United States
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePlan and organize non-nursing unit functions to facilitate workflow and enhance productivity
- check_circlePerform clerical and reception duties for patients, families, visitors, and staff
- check_circleRequisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed by unit leadership
- check_circleObserve telemetry monitors and notify patient caregivers of any changes
- check_circleAssist with scheduling staff and managing unit operations
Requirements
- verifiedBLS certification or must obtain within 3 months of hire
- verifiedExperience or training in a hospital or clinic setting as a health unit coordinator, medical secretary, or medical receptionist (preferred)
Nice to Have
Experience or training in a hospital or clinic setting as a health unit coordinator, medical secretary, or medical receptionist.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with supplemental optionscheck_circle401(k) plan with employer contributionscheck_circleTuition reimbursement and educational programscheck_circleFlexible schedulingcheck_circleGenerous time offcheck_circleWellness resources for physical, mental, and emotional health
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A Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) - Emergency Department - Part Time at Essentia Health is responsible for the following: Plan and organize non-nursing unit functions to facilitate workflow and enhance productivity; Perform clerical and reception duties for patients, families, visitors, and staff; Requisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed by unit leadership; and Observe telemetry monitors and notify patient caregivers of any changes.
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To qualify for the Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) - Emergency Department - Part Time at Essentia Health position, applicants should have: BLS certification or must obtain within 3 months of hire; and Experience or training in a hospital or clinic setting as a health unit coordinator, medical secretary, or medical receptionist (preferred).
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Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) - Emergency Department - Part Time at Essentia Health is based in 1021, Lake Avenue, Downtown, Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota, United States. This is a on-site role.
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About Essentia Health
Essentia Health operates as an integrated health system within the Hospitals and Health Care industry, headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. The organization serves patients across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota with a mission focused on making a positive impact on community well-being. This large-scale network employs over 15,000 individuals, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners dedicated to patient care.
The system includes numerous Catholic facilities and is guided by core values such as Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. These principles support a patient-centered approach across a comprehensive footprint of facilities. The organization maintains 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, and six assisted living and independent living locations. Additionally, the network operates six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute to support its broad range of healthcare needs.
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