Family Practice Medical Assistant Apprentice

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Assistant Apprentice in Family Practice at the Lakewalk Clinic and Pharmacy in Duluth, MN. This entry-level role works under a preceptor to assist physicians, nurses, and other care teams in ambulatory settings.

The apprentice will progress through learning modules, perform procedures as competencies are confirmed, and care for patients from newborns to the elderly. BCLS certification is required or obtainable within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in the In-Clinic Apprenticeship Program advancing through learning modules to perform the Clinical Assistant position.
• CCMA Board Certification is required within 6 months of completing the apprentice program and meeting on-the-job hours requirements.
• LPNs cannot be used in this capacity.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of a Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse preceptor, assists RN, Physician and other providers with direct patient care in the ambulatory setting.
• 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.

Skills

BCLS certification

Education

In-Clinic Apprenticeship Program

CCMA Board Certification within 6 months

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Assistant Apprentice in Family Practice at the Lakewalk Clinic and Pharmacy in Duluth, MN. This entry-level role works under a preceptor to assist physicians, nurses, and other care teams in ambulatory settings.

The apprentice will progress through learning modules, perform procedures as competencies are confirmed, and care for patients from newborns to the elderly. BCLS certification is required or obtainable within 3 months.