Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or LPN - Family Medicine
About The Position
Essentia Health seeks a Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care in its family medicine clinic. The role works with registered nurses, physicians, and other providers, performing procedures after demonstrating the required competencies and caring for patients from newborns through older adults, as applicable to the age-related category. The Medical Assistant Apprentice works at an entry level under the guidance of a Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse preceptor. Apprentices progress through learning modules in the Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program over 14 weeks as they acquire skills. After completing the program, they must obtain NHA Board CCMA certification within six months of completing the apprenticeship education and on-the-job hour requirements, or be enrolled in the Med Certs training program. LPNs cannot practice in the apprentice capacity. A one-year commitment to Essentia Health is required for apprentices. For the Medical Assistant or LPN path, applicants must have current licensure as an LPN in the appropriate state, current Medical Assistant registration or certification, or verifiable completion of a Medical Assistant program and obtain certification within one year of hire, passing within two attempts. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required or must be obtained within three months. The position is listed at 0.8 FTE, with a day rotation, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and no holidays or weekends. The posting gives an apprentice flat rate of $19.00 per hour and a Medical Assistant or LPN range of $21.00–$30.89 per hour. The overall compensation range is listed as $19.00–$19.00. Essentia Health describes itself as offering work-life balance, long-term career stability, and growth opportunities. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; supplemental insurance options; a 401(k) plan with employer contributions; professional development, training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs; flexible scheduling; time off; and wellness resources. Benefit eligibility may vary.
Requirements
- Medical Assistant Apprentice applicants must be enrolled in the Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program or the Med Certs training program.
- Apprentices must obtain NHA Board CCMA certification within six months after completing the apprenticeship education program and on-the-job hour requirements, unless enrolled in the Med Certs training program.
- LPNs cannot practice in the Medical Assistant Apprentice capacity.
- A one-year commitment to Essentia Health is required for apprentices.
- Medical Assistant or LPN applicants must have current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the appropriate state, current Medical Assistant registration or certification, or verifiable completion of a Medical Assistant program and obtain certification within one year of hire, passing within two attempts.
- BCLS certification is required, or must be obtained within three months.
Responsibilities
- Assist registered nurses, physicians, and other providers with direct patient care in the ambulatory setting.
- Perform identified procedures after demonstrating the required competencies.
- Provide care to patients ranging from newborns to elderly patients, as applicable to the age-related category.
- As an apprentice, work under the guidance of a Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse preceptor and progress through the training modules.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Professional development, training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous time off
- Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
