LPN, Medical Assistant, or Apprentice - 24 Hours Weekly - Urgent Care

Essentia Health•Detroit Lakes, MN

1d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking a licensed practical nurse, certified medical assistant, or medical assistant apprentice to work in urgent care at St. Mary’s Clinic in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The position is scheduled for 24 hours weekly (0.6 FTE). The walk-in clinic is open 7:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The schedule includes every third weekend and a holiday rotation; there is no on-call requirement. The LPN or medical assistant assists registered nurses, physicians, and other providers and provides direct patient care in an ambulatory setting. The role performs procedures after demonstrating competency and cares for patients from newborn through elderly. The apprentice works at entry level under the guidance of a certified medical assistant or LPN preceptor, assisting with direct patient care and performing procedures individually after demonstrating competency. The apprentice program is paid and includes 14 weeks of training through Medcerts with onsite clinicals; after completing it, the apprentice must commit to one year of employment as a medical assistant. Apprentices receive a flat rate of $19.00 per hour during the program, increasing to $21.72 per hour after graduation. The stated LPN or medical assistant compensation range is $21.72–$32.58, based on experience. The urgent care team provides walk-in care within an integrated medical campus alongside hospital and multispecialty clinic services. On-site imaging and laboratory services and specialty escalation support are available. The position serves patients of all ages in a collaborative, fast-paced outpatient environment. Essentia Health describes its culture as mission-driven, with an emphasis on compassionate care, work-life balance, stability, and career growth.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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 after demonstrating competency.
As an apprentice, assist with patient care under the guidance of a certified medical assistant or licensed practical nurse preceptor.
Care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly.

Benefits

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