LPN or Medical Assistant - 24 Hours Weekly - Brainerd Podiatry Clinic

Essentia Health • Brainerd, MN

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About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant to serve in the podiatry practice at our Brainerd Clinic in Brainerd, Minnesota. This LPN or CMA works 24 hours weekly, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with two floating weekdays off. A $2500 sign-on incentive is available for this position. No weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations are required. This employee will work primarily with our wound care nurse practitioner, so comfortability with this type of care is essential. We are also excited to share that the podiatry clinic will be moving into our brand new Ortho Center when it opens in November!

Requirements

• LPN: current LPN licensure is the state of Minnesota upon 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.
• BOTH: AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in long term care or wound care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN, Physician and other providers and provides direct patient care in the ambulatory 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.
• Perform routine assessments such as measuring vital signs, recording patient histories, and observing symptoms to assist in diagnosing and monitoring patient health.
• Support physicians and nurse practitioners during examinations and minor procedures by preparing equipment, assisting with patient positioning, and ensuring proper infection control.
• Administer prescribed medications, including injections and oral drugs, and monitor patients for any adverse reactions or side effects, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans and assist in coordinating follow-up appointments and referrals.
• Conduct initial patient intake processes, including gathering medical histories, updating personal information, and preparing patients for examination or diagnostic testing.

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed