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

Essentia Health•Duluth, MN

1d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking a Clinic Care Tech, Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or Licensed Practical Nurse for its family practice clinic. The position is based at Building A - Duluth Clinic - 1st Street and is scheduled Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. The role is listed at 0.8 FTE, with day rotation and start times of 0700, 0730, 0800, or 0830 and corresponding end times of 1530, 1600, 1630, or 1700. The Medical Assistant Apprentice works at an entry level under the guidance of a Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse preceptor, assisting the RN, physician, and other providers with direct ambulatory patient care. The apprentice performs procedures individually after demonstrating the required competencies and cares for patients from newborn to elderly. Apprentices advance through learning modules in the Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program for 14 weeks. After completing the program and required on-the-job hours, they must obtain NHA Board CCMA certification within six months, or be enrolled in the Med Certs training program. LPNs cannot practice in the apprentice capacity. A one-year commitment to Essentia is required. Medical Assistants and LPNs assist the RN, physician, and other providers and provide direct patient care in the ambulatory setting. They perform procedures for which they have demonstrated competency and care for patients from newborn to elderly. The Clinic Care Technician primarily assists with daily patient flow in the clinic. Duties may include greeting and rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting in the patient chart, stocking and cleaning exam rooms, ordering and maintaining clinic supplies, assisting with clerical duties, and other assigned duties. Essentia Health describes itself as offering work-life balance, long-term career stability, and opportunities for growth. The role is represented by DC USWA Main & Neighborhoods (DCUMN).

Requirements

For the Medical Assistant Apprentice pathway: enroll in the Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program and progress through its learning modules for 14 weeks, or be enrolled in the Med Certs training program.
For the Medical Assistant Apprentice pathway: obtain NHA Board CCMA certification within six months after completing the apprentice education program and required on-the-job hours.
For Medical Assistant or LPN: hold current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the appropriate state, such as Minnesota or Wisconsin; or current Medical Assistant registration or certification; or verifiable completion of a Medical Assistant Program and obtain certification within one year of hire. Certification must be passed within two attempts.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, or ability to obtain it within three months.
For Clinic Care Technician: high school diploma or equivalent.
For the Medical Assistant Apprentice: a one-year commitment to Essentia is required.

Responsibilities

Assist registered nurses, physicians, and other providers with direct patient care in the ambulatory setting.
Perform identified procedures independently after demonstrating the required competencies.
Care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly, as applicable to the age-related category.
As a Clinic Care Technician, assist with daily patient flow by greeting and rooming patients.
Obtain vital signs and document information in patient charts.
Stock and clean examination rooms.
Order and maintain clinic supplies.
Assist with clerical duties and perform other duties as assigned.