Essentia Health·Aurora, Minnesota
The incumbent will assist physicians, RNs, and other providers with direct patient care in an ambulatory family practice setting. Responsibilities include performing clinical procedures and providing care to patients ranging from newborns to the elderly.
Seeking a Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or a Licensed Practical Nurse to serve in Essentia Health's family practice clinic. This position will work Monday through Friday no holidays or weekends. Education Qualifications: About Essentia Health: 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. Medical Assistant Apprentice (Flat rate salary $19.00/hour) 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. Enrolled in the In-Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program (ICATAP) advancing through learning modules every 3 months for 12 months as skills are acquired to perform the Clinical Assistant position. Upon completion of the ICATAP apprentice program, CCMA Board Certification is required within 12 months of completing the apprentice education program and meeting the on the job hours requirement. *LPNs cannot be used in this capacity. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months. Medical Assistant or LPN (Salary $21.39 - 30.70) You will assist the 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. You will perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated. You will care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in appropriate state, i.e. Minnesota, Wisconsin, OR current registration or certification as a Medical Assistant OR Verifiable completion of a Medical Assistant Program and must become certified within one year of date of hire. (Must pass certification within two attempts) Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months. Licensure/Certification Qualifications: This is FLEX 0.8 - 0.9
Candidates must hold a current LPN license or be a certified Medical Assistant, or be enrolled in the apprenticeship program. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required or must be obtained within three months of hire.
Market context
Support-services roles in Minnesota often stay steady because schools and healthcare settings need dependable staff who can keep daily operations moving. These positions can be competitive when employers want candidates with hands-on experience, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility to cover travel or multiple sites. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting here to save research time, and confirm whether your phlebotomy background and any CMA or CPT credential align before applying.