LPN or Medical Assistant - 40 hours Weekly - OB Clinic
About The Position
Essentia Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant to serve in our obstetrics and gynecology practice at our 32nd Avenue Building in Fargo, North Dakota. This LPN or CMA works 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. 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 OB Clinics in Fargo, you’ll provide comprehensive, compassionate women’s and obstetric care through every stage of life—from routine wellness and family planning to prenatal journeys and postpartum support. Working alongside a collaborative team of OB/GYNs, certified nurse midwives, and specialized nursing staff, you’ll practice in an environment that prioritizes evidence-based medicine, patient empowerment, and continuous continuity of care. Here, you get the seamless integration and advanced clinical backing of our regional network, paired with the privilege of guiding families through some of life’s most transformative moments in the heart of the thriving Fargo-Moorhead community.
Requirements
- Education as required for licensure.
- LPN: Valid North Dakota LPN license 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.
- BOTH: AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- CMA: Must become certified within one year of date of hire.
- CMA: 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.
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 (24+ hours weekly required)
- Adoption assistance after one year (24+ hours weekly required)
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
