LPN, Medical Assistant, or Apprentice - 40 Hours Weekly - Hematology & Oncology Clinic

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

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About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or CMA Apprentice to join our hematology & oncology team at the South University Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota. This employee works 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. No weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations are required. Apprentice: High School Diploma or equivalent. LPN/CMA: Education as required for licensure. We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541

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.
• Clinical Assistant can NOT administer medication prior to being registered as a MAIII through the ND BON
• 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

• 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 to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health.
• Will perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated.
• Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category.
• Under the guidance of a Certified Medial Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse preceptor works at an entry-level, assisting RN, Physician and other providers with direct patient care in the ambulatory setting to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health.
• As an apprentice, the Clinical Assistant in Training will perform identified procedures individually once competencies have been demonstrated.

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)
• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
• training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

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