LPN, Medical Assistant, or Apprentice - 24 Hours Weekly - Urgent Care
About The Position
Essentia Health is hiring an LPN, certified medical assistant, or medical assistant apprentice for its urgent care clinic at St. Mary's Clinic in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. This position is scheduled for 24 hours per week and provides direct patient care in an ambulatory setting, assisting registered nurses, physicians, and other providers. The LPN or medical assistant performs procedures after demonstrating the required competencies and cares for patients from newborn to elderly. The apprentice works at an entry level under the guidance of a certified medical assistant or LPN preceptor, completing a 14-week paid training program with onsite clinicals. After completing the program, the apprentice must commit to one year of employment as a medical assistant; the stated wage increases to $21.72 per hour upon graduation. The walk-in clinic is open from 7:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The role requires working every third weekend and a holiday rotation, with no on-call obligation. The urgent care team is part of an integrated medical campus with access to on-site imaging, laboratory services, and specialty escalation. The patient population spans all ages. The LPN or medical assistant wage is $21.72–$32.58 per hour, based on experience. The apprentice wage is a flat $19.00 per hour during the program. Employees scheduled for at least 24 hours weekly are eligible for the listed benefits, subject to applicable eligibility details.
Requirements
- Education as required for licensure.
- 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.
- All candidates: Obtain AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within three months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assist registered nurses, physicians, and other providers in the ambulatory care setting.
- Provide direct patient care in support of Essentia Health’s mission and goals.
- Perform identified procedures after demonstrating the required competencies.
- Care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly.
- As an apprentice, assist with direct patient care under the guidance of a certified medical assistant or licensed practical nurse preceptor.
- After completing the apprentice program, fulfill a one-year employment commitment as a medical assistant.
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
- 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 with traditional and Roth options
- 401(k) matching and discretionary contributions, subject to service requirements
- Training and educational programs
- 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
