Medical Assistant Apprentice - Family Practice

Essentia Health•Duluth, MN

About The Position

Under the guidance of a Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse preceptor, this entry-level role assists RNs, Physicians, and other providers with direct patient care in an ambulatory setting to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. As an apprentice, the Clinical Assistant in Training will perform identified procedures individually once competencies have been demonstrated. This role cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly.

Requirements

Enrolled in the In-Clinic Apprenticeship Program advancing through learning modules as skills are acquired to perform the Clinical Assistant position.
Upon completion of the apprentice program, CCMA Board Certification is required within 6 months of completing the apprentice education program and meeting the on the job hours requirement.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months.
LPNs cannot be used in this capacity.

Responsibilities

Assist RN, Physician and other providers with direct patient care in the ambulatory setting.
Perform identified procedures individually once competencies have been demonstrated.
Care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly.