Medical Assistant Apprenticeship - Float Pool

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. The apprentice will perform identified procedures individually once competencies have been demonstrated. Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months
Enrolled in the In-Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program advancing through learning modules for 14 weeks 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 the on the job hours requirement OR Enrolled in the Med Certs training program, NHA Board CCMA certification required within 6 months of completing education program.
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.