LPN or Medical Assistant - 40 Hours Weekly - 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. This is a 40-hour-per-week outpatient position, scheduled 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations. The LPN or CMA 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 primary and specialty care for infants through young adults. Teams work alongside board-certified pediatricians, clinical staff, and pediatric subspecialists in a collaborative environment focused on whole-child wellness, patient advocacy, and teamwork.
Requirements
- Education as required for licensure.
- For the LPN role: Current North Dakota LPN license upon hire.
- For the LPN role: Minnesota LPN license within three months of hire.
- For the CMA role: Current medical assistant registration or certification, or verifiable completion of a medical assistant program; must become certified within one year of hire and pass certification within two attempts.
- For the CMA role: Registration as a Medication Assistant III through the North Dakota Board of Nursing within 60 days of hire or transfer. A clinical assistant may not administer medication before this registration.
- For both roles: 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.
- Perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated.
- Care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly.
- Work at the South University Clinic and, as required, float to the Lights Clinic in West Fargo.
Benefits
- Health insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Supplemental life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- PTO accrual
- 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 with traditional and Roth options
- 401(k) matching and discretionary contributions, subject to service requirements
- Professional development through training and educational programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous time off and wellness resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
