Essentia Health·Park Rapids, Minnesota
Provide direct patient care in an ambulatory family practice setting for patients ranging from newborns to the elderly. Assist physicians, RNs, and other providers by performing demonstrated clinical procedures.
3251800 family practice - Prk
Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or Licensed Practical Nurse to serve in the family practice at our Park Rapids Clinic in Park Rapids, Minnesota. This employee works 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. No holiday or on-call rotations are required, but there is a weekend rotation of two Saturday shifts every six months. This position will help support our busy family medicine and internal medicine departments with messages, phone calls, faxes, and various other duties as assigned.
We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541 [https://vimeo.com/284233541]
Are you looking for an opportunity to launch your medical career? Through our Medical Assistant Apprentice program, you will be hired to work in Essentia Health's family practice at our 52nd Avenue Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota. We will pay for your education and certification as a Medical Assistant, putting your through a qualifying program with a partnering organization. This program comes with a 1-year work commitment upon course completion.
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. Upon graduation of the apprentice program, wage will increase to $21.72 hourly.
Assists RN, Physician and other providers and provides direct patient care in the ambulatory care setting to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Will perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated. Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category.
FTE: 1
Shift rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift start time: 8 am
Shift end time: 5 pm
Weekends: 2 Saturdays every 6 months
$21.72 - $32.58
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Requires licensure as an LPN in Minnesota, CMA certification, or enrollment in the ICATAP apprenticeship program. All candidates must obtain AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within three months of hire.
Market context
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