Medical Assistant Apprenticeship - Float Pool

Essentia Health•Duluth, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the guidance of a Certified Medial Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse preceptor works at an entry-level, assisting RN, Physician and other providers with direct patient care in the 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. Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months
Enrolled in the 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, NHA Board CCMA 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.
LPNs cannot practice in this capacity.

Responsibilities

Assisting RN, Physician and other providers with direct patient care in the ambulatory setting.
Performing identified procedures individually once competencies have been demonstrated.