Department Coordinator - Full Time Days - Behavioral Health

Building Location:

South University Clinic

Department:

3021230 BEHAV HLTH REF CTR - SU

Job Description:

Seeking a department coordinator to serve in behavioral health at South University Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota. This professional works full time, 40 hours per week, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. There are no weekend, holiday, or on call requirements. The ideal candidate is tech savvy and creative, as they will assist with the monthly newsletter. Will need to be self-motivated to analyze the schedule and fill openings. Must have excellent time management, data collection and analysis, interpersonal communication, and process improvement skills.

Education Qualifications:

• No educational requirements.

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

What You'll Do:

This position plans, organizes, and implements the non‑nursing operational functions of the Behavioral Health Department to facilitate efficient workflow, enhance unit productivity, and ensure consistent support for all staff and providers. The role promotes effective unit operations and contributes to indirect patient care by coordinating administrative processes, supporting provider scheduling, and maintaining streamlined departmental functions.

Preferred candidates will have healthcare experience or training in a hospital or clinic setting within patient care, registration, or scheduling with knowledge in medical terminology.  Proficient and comprehensive skills in personal computer software and applications including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and database (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).

Performs complex, diverse, and confidential administrative support duties and general office duties for respective department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to coordination and scheduling of committees, department and other scheduled activities, preparation of routine and non-routine reports, meeting minutes, memos, data collection/graphs and special assignments/projects. Provides other support to staff within the department as required.

Employees scheduled 24+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits:

• Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
• Dental and Vision insurances
• Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
• Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave after one year
• Adoption assistance after one year
• Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)

All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits:

• Take Charge (employee wellness program)
• Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
• Employee discount program
• 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
• 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 year of office experience is required.
• Requires proficient and comprehensive skills in personal computer software systems and applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and databases (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Healthcare experience or training in a hospital or clinic setting within patient care, registration, or scheduling with knowledge in medical terminology is preferred.

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

7:30 am

Shift End Time:

4:30 pm

Weekends:

No

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$18.09 - $27.14

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 (218) 576-0000.