LPN or Medical Assistant - Part Time Flex - Pediatric Clinic
About The Position
Essentia Health is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or certified medical assistant (CMA) to work in the pediatric practice at the South University Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota. The employee may also be required to float to the Lights Clinic in West Fargo. The position usually works 24 hours per week, but the schedule may be flexed upward or downward without notice based on facility needs. Shifts are scheduled between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Weekend, holiday, and on-call rotations are not required. The position qualifies for full-time benefits. The role assists registered nurses, physicians, and other providers, and provides direct patient care in an ambulatory care setting in support of Essentia Health’s mission and goals. The employee performs procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated and cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly. The pediatric clinics provide outpatient care for infants through young adults, with teams collaborating with pediatricians, clinical staff, and pediatric subspecialists. The work is described as a compassionate, team-oriented environment focused on whole-child wellness and patient advocacy.
Requirements
- Complete the education required for licensure.
- LPN: Hold a current North Dakota LPN license upon hire.
- LPN: Obtain a Minnesota LPN license within three months of hire.
- CMA: Hold current medical assistant registration or certification, or provide verifiable completion of a medical assistant program and become certified within one year of hire; certification must be passed within two attempts.
- CMA: Register 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.
- Both roles: 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 to contribute to Essentia Health’s mission and goals.
- Perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated.
- Care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly.
- Float to the Lights Clinic in West Fargo when required.
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
- 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, 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
