LPN, Medical Assistant, or Apprentice - Full Time Days - West Acres Clinic

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or CMA Apprentice to serve in the internal medicine practice at our West Acres Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota. This employee works 7:45 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. No weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations are required. The role involves assisting RNs, Physicians, and other providers with direct patient care in an ambulatory care setting, caring for patients from newborn to elderly. For apprentices, this role is entry-level and involves working under the guidance of a preceptor, with opportunities to perform procedures independently once competencies are demonstrated. Upon graduation from the apprentice program, wages will increase.

Requirements

• Apprentice: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• LPN/CMA: Education as required for licensure.
• LPN: Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of North Dakota upon hire.
• LPN: Minnesota LPN license required within 3 months of hire.
• CMA: Current registration or certification as a Medical Assistant OR verifiable completion of a Medical Assistant Program and must become certified within one year of date of hire. Must pass certification within two attempts.
• CMA: Must be registered as a Medication Assistant III through the North Dakota Board of Nursing within 60 days of hire/transfer.
• Apprentice: Must enroll in the In-Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program (ICATAP) advancing through learning modules every 3 months for 12 months as skills are acquired to perform the Clinical Assistant position.
• Apprentice: Upon completion of the ICATAP apprentice program, CCMA Board Certification is required within 12 months of completing the apprentice education program and meeting the on the job hours requirement.
• All: AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• LPN or Medical Assistant ($21.72-$32.58 based on experience)
• Medical Assistant Apprentice ($19.00 Flat Rate)
• Upon graduation of the apprentice program, wage will increase to $21.72 hourly.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN, Physician and other providers and provides direct patient care in the ambulatory care setting.
• Perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated.
• Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly.

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)
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED