LPN or Medical Assistant - 32 Hours Weekly - Ophthalmology Clinic

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant to serve in our ophthalmology practice at South University Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota. This LPN or CMA works 7:45 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with one weekday off. No weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations are required.

Requirements

• Education as required for licensure.
• LPN: North Dakota LPN license required upon hire.
• LPN: Minnesota LPN license required within 3 months of hire.
• Medical Assistant: 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.
• Medical Assistant: Must be registered as a Medication Assistant III through the North Dakota Board of Nursing within 60 days of hire.
• Clinical Assistant can NOT administer medication prior to being registered as a MAIII through the ND BON.
• BOTH: AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience preferred, especially in ophthalmology or optometry.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN, Physician and other providers and provides direct patient care in the ambulatory and/or home 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.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED