Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or LPN - Family Medicine

Essentia Health•Duluth, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or Licensed Practical Nurse to serve in its family medicine clinic. The role supports nurses, physicians, and other providers by assisting with direct patient care in an ambulatory setting and caring for patients from newborn to elderly, as applicable to the age-related category. Identified procedures may be performed individually after the required competencies have been demonstrated. Medical Assistant Apprentices work at entry level under the guidance of a Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse preceptor. They participate in a 14-week Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program, progressing through learning modules as skills are acquired. After completing the apprentice program, they 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 work in the apprentice capacity. A one-year commitment to Essentia Health is required for apprentices. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays, and has a 0.8 FTE. The stated shift is a day rotation, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no call obligation. The posting lists compensation of $19.00 per hour for the apprentice and $21.00–$30.89 for the Medical Assistant or LPN; the posting's compensation range is also listed as $19.00–$19.00. Essentia Health describes itself as offering work-life balance, 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, educational programs, flexible scheduling, time off, and wellness resources. Benefit eligibility may vary.

Requirements

For the Medical Assistant Apprentice pathway, enroll in the Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program or the Med Certs training program.
Medical Assistant Apprentices must obtain NHA Board CCMA certification within six months of completing the apprentice education program and required on-the-job hours, unless enrolled in the Med Certs training program.
Medical Assistant Apprentices must commit to Essentia Health for one year.
For the Medical Assistant or LPN pathway, hold 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 become certified within one year of hire.
Candidates completing a Medical Assistant program must pass certification within two attempts.
Be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), or be able to obtain certification within three months.

Responsibilities

Assist registered nurses, physicians, and other providers with direct patient care in the ambulatory setting.
Perform identified procedures individually after demonstrating the required competencies.
Care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly, 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 Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program.