LPN, Medical Assistant, or Apprentice - 32 Hours Weekly - Orthopedics Specialties Float

Essentia Health•Detroit Lakes, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health is hiring a licensed practical nurse, certified medical assistant, or medical assistant apprentice to float among orthopedics specialty practices at St. Mary’s Clinic in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with an 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. shift. There are no weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations. The LPN or medical assistant assists registered nurses, physicians, and other providers and provides direct patient care in an ambulatory setting. The employee performs procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated and cares for patients from newborn through elderly age groups. The apprentice works at an entry level under the guidance of a certified medical assistant or licensed practical nurse preceptor. The role includes assisting with direct ambulatory patient care and performing procedures individually after demonstrating competency. Essentia Health offers a 14-week paid medical assistant training program through MedCerts, including onsite clinicals. After completing the program, the apprentice must commit to one year of work as a medical assistant. The apprentice wage increases to $21.72 per hour upon graduation. The clinic is connected to Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital and serves as a primary and specialty care center for Becker County and surrounding communities. The role works with a multidisciplinary team and has access to hospital resources, diagnostic imaging, and surgical facilities. The LPN or medical assistant compensation range is $21.72–$32.58 per hour, based on experience. The apprentice rate is $19.00 per hour. The position is 0.8 FTE and is represented by a union.

Requirements

LPN: Current LPN licensure with the Minnesota State Board of Nursing.
CMA: Current medical assistant registration or certification, or verifiable completion of a medical assistant program and certification within one year of hire; certification must be passed within two attempts.
Apprentice: Completion of the 14-week paid training program through MedCerts, including onsite clinicals, and a one-year commitment to work as a medical assistant after completion.
All roles: AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within three months of hire.
Education as required for licensure.

Responsibilities

Float among orthopedics specialty practices at St. Mary’s Clinic.
Assist registered nurses, physicians, and other providers in the ambulatory care setting.
Provide direct patient care to help meet Essentia Health’s mission and goals.
Perform identified procedures after demonstrating competency.
Care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly.
As an apprentice, work under the guidance of a certified medical assistant or licensed practical nurse preceptor.
As an apprentice, complete the 14-week paid training program, including onsite clinicals, and fulfill a one-year employment commitment after completion.

Benefits

Health insurance and HSA or FSA accounts for employees scheduled 24 or more hours weekly.
Dental and vision insurance for employees scheduled 24 or more hours weekly.
Supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance for employees scheduled 24 or more hours weekly.
Paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and basic life insurance for employees scheduled 24 or more hours weekly.
Supplemental life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for employees scheduled 24 or more hours weekly.
Tuition reimbursement for employees scheduled 24 or more hours weekly.
PTO accrual and seven paid holidays per year for employees scheduled 24 or more hours weekly.
Paid parental leave after one year for employees scheduled 24 or more hours weekly.
Adoption assistance after one year for employees scheduled 24 or more hours weekly.
Bereavement and jury duty benefits for regularly scheduled employees.
Employee wellness program (Take Charge).
Free confidential counseling through Guidance Resources.
Employee discount program.
401(k) retirement account with traditional and Roth options.
401(k) matching and discretionary contributions, subject to service requirements.
Professional development, training, and educational programs.
Flexible scheduling and wellness resources; benefit eligibility may vary.