Medical Assistant Apprentice, Clinic Care Tech, Medical Assistant, or LPN - Family Practice

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

1d • $19 - $31

About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking a Clinic Care Technician, Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or Licensed Practical Nurse to work in its family practice clinic. The position works Monday through Friday, with no holidays or weekends. The listed schedule is a day rotation, with shift start times between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and end times between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. The role has an FTE of 0.8 and no call obligation.

Medical Assistant Apprentice: Under the guidance of a Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse preceptor, the apprentice assists an RN, physician, and other providers with direct patient care in the ambulatory setting. The apprentice performs identified procedures independently after demonstrating competency and cares for patients from newborn to elderly, as applicable to the age-related category. The apprentice completes learning modules in the Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program over 14 weeks as skills are acquired. After completing the program, the apprentice must obtain NHA Board CCMA certification within six months of completing the education program and required on-the-job hours, or be enrolled in the Med Certs training program. LPNs cannot practice in this apprentice capacity. A one-year commitment to Essentia is required.

Medical Assistant or LPN: Assists the RN, physician, and other providers and provides direct patient care in the ambulatory setting. Performs identified procedures for which competency has been demonstrated and cares for patients from newborn to elderly, as applicable to the age-related category.

Clinic Care Technician: Primarily assists with daily patient flow in the clinic. Duties may include greeting and rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting in patient charts, stocking and cleaning exam rooms, ordering and maintaining clinic supplies, and assisting with clerical duties.

Essentia Health describes itself as offering work-life balance, long-term career stability, growth opportunities, and meaningful work. Its mission is to make a healthy difference in people’s lives through high-quality, compassionate care.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Apprentice: Enroll in the Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program, advancing through learning modules for 14 weeks as skills are acquired, or be enrolled in the Med Certs training program.
• Medical Assistant Apprentice: Obtain NHA Board CCMA certification within six months of completing the apprentice education program and required on-the-job hours.
• Medical Assistant Apprentice: Commit to Essentia Health for one year.
• Medical Assistant or LPN: Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the appropriate state, or current registration or certification as a Medical Assistant, or verifiable completion of a Medical Assistant Program and certification within one year of hire; certification must be passed within two attempts.
• Clinic Care Technician: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, or ability to obtain it within three months.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs, physicians, and other providers with direct patient care in the ambulatory setting (Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, and LPN roles).
• Perform identified procedures after demonstrating competency.
• Care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly, as applicable to the age-related category.
• For apprentices, complete the Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program learning modules and develop skills over 14 weeks.
• For Clinic Care Technicians, assist with daily patient flow, including greeting and rooming patients and obtaining vital signs.
• Document in patient charts.
• Stock and clean exam rooms.
• Order and maintain clinic supplies.
• Assist with clerical duties and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED