LPN or Medical Assistant - 40 hours Weekly - OB Clinic
About The Position
Essentia Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for its obstetrics and gynecology practice at the 32nd Avenue Building in Fargo, North Dakota. The role provides direct patient care in an ambulatory and/or home care setting and supports RNs, physicians, and other providers in meeting Essentia Health’s mission and goals. The employee performs procedures for which they have demonstrated competency and cares for patients ranging from newborns to older adults. The schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 40 hours weekly. No weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations are required. The OB clinic provides women’s and obstetric care across life stages, including routine wellness, family planning, prenatal care, and postpartum support, in collaboration with OB/GYNs, certified nurse midwives, and nursing staff.
Requirements
- Education as required for licensure.
- For the LPN option: valid North Dakota LPN license upon hire.
- For the LPN option: Minnesota LPN license within three months of hire.
- For the CMA option: 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.
- For the CMA option: registration as a Medication Assistant III through the North Dakota Board of Nursing within 60 days of hire or transfer; medication may not be administered before registration.
- For both options: AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within three months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assist RNs, physicians, and other providers.
- Provide direct patient care in an ambulatory and/or home care setting.
- Perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated.
- 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 for employees working at least 24 hours weekly
- Adoption assistance after one year for employees working at least 24 hours weekly
- Bereavement and jury duty leave for regularly scheduled employees
- Employee wellness program
- Free confidential counseling through Guidance Resources
- Employee discount program
- 401(k) retirement account, traditional and Roth
- 401(k) matching and discretionary contributions, subject to service requirements
- Professional development through training and educational programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Wellness resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
