LPN, Medical Assistant, or Apprentice - 32 Hours Weekly - Orthopedics Specialties Float
About The Position
Essentia Health is seeking 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 role is scheduled for 32 hours per week, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations. LPNs and medical assistants assist registered nurses, physicians, and other providers and provide direct patient care in the ambulatory care setting. They perform procedures for which they have demonstrated competency and care for patients from newborns through older adults. The apprentice works at entry level under the guidance of a certified medical assistant or licensed practical nurse preceptor. The apprentice role includes a 14-week paid training program through Medcerts, including onsite clinicals, and requires a one-year employment commitment after program completion. Upon graduation, the apprentice's wage increases to $21.72 per hour. St. Mary's Clinic is connected to Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital and provides primary and specialty care for Becker County and the surrounding area. The position works with a multidisciplinary team and has access to hospital resources, diagnostic imaging, and surgical suites.
Requirements
- Education as required for licensure.
- 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: Complete the 14-week paid Medcerts training program, including onsite clinicals, and commit to one year of work as a medical assistant after completion.
- All candidates: Obtain AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within three months of hire.
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 and perform identified procedures for which competency has been demonstrated.
- As an apprentice, work 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
- 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) retirement account, including traditional and Roth options
- 401(k) matching and discretionary contributions, subject to service requirements
- Training, educational programs, and professional development
- Flexible scheduling
- Wellness resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
