LPN or Medical Assistant - 32 Hours Weekly - Family Practice

Essentia Health•Wahpeton, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant to serve in the family practice at our Wahpeton Clinic in Wahpeton, North Dakota. This LPN or CMA works 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, 32 hours per week with one weekday off. No weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations are required. At Essentia Health, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows in the care you provide. Driven by our mission to make a healthy difference in people’s lives, our clinical and support teams come together every day to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we are privileged to serve. Here, you’ll find an award-winning culture built around genuine work-life balance, long-term stability, and the resources you need to continually grow your career. At Essentia Health’s Wahpeton Clinic, you bring high-quality, patient-centered care directly to the vibrant Red River Valley community. Our facility combines the backing and extensive specialist network of a leading regional health system with the collaborative, family-centered atmosphere of a trusted hometown clinic. Here, you’ll work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team providing vital primary and specialty outpatient care to patients across the southern Red River Valley and neighboring Breckenridge. Joining our team means building lasting relationships with the people you serve, growing your practice in a supportive clinical environment, and enjoying the welcoming, close-knit lifestyle that defines the twin-towns community.

Requirements

Education as required for licensure.
LPN: Valid LPN nursing license in the state of North Dakota upon hire.
MA: 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.
MA: Must be registered as a Medication Assistant III through the North Dakota Board of Nursing within 60 days of hire/transfer.
Both: AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

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)
medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options
401(k) plan with employer contributions
training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health