LPN, Medical Assistant, or Apprentice - 32 or 40 Hours Weekly - Orthopedics Specialties Float
About The Position
Essentia Health is seeking a licensed practical nurse, certified medical assistant, or eligible apprentice to float among orthopedics specialty practices at St. Mary’s Clinic in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The position is available for 32 or 40 hours weekly, with a schedule of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. No weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations are required. The LPN or medical assistant assists registered nurses, physicians, and other providers and provides direct patient care in an ambulatory care setting. The employee performs procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated and cares for patients from newborn to elderly, as applicable to the age-related category. The medical assistant apprentice works at entry level under the guidance of a certified medical assistant or licensed practical nurse preceptor, assisting providers with direct patient care in the ambulatory setting. After demonstrating competency, the apprentice may perform identified procedures individually. The position includes a 14-week paid training program through Medcerts with onsite clinicals. Upon program completion, the apprentice commits to one year of employment as a medical assistant. Apprentices receive a flat rate of $19.00 per hour during training; the wage increases to $21.72 per hour after graduation. Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Clinic is connected to St. Mary’s Hospital and serves Becker County and the surrounding area. The clinic team includes family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, orthopedics, cardiology, and oncology, with access to hospital resources, diagnostic imaging, and surgical suites.
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; must become certified within one year of hire and pass certification within two attempts.
- Apprentice: Completion of the 14-week paid training program through Medcerts, including onsite clinicals, and a one-year employment commitment as a medical assistant after completion.
- All candidates: 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 contribute to Essentia Health’s mission and goals.
- Perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated.
- As an apprentice, work under the guidance of a certified medical assistant or licensed practical nurse preceptor and perform procedures individually once competencies have been demonstrated.
- Care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly, as applicable to the age-related category.
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 disability, long-term disability, 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.
- PTO accrual and seven paid holidays per year for employees scheduled 24 or more hours weekly.
- Paid parental leave after one year.
- Adoption assistance after one year.
- 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 through training and educational programs.
- Flexible scheduling and wellness resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
