LPN/CMA - Orthopedics

Lakewood Health System; Staples (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Planned Time Off

401K Match

Annual tuition assistance of $2,000

Employer paid premiums for individual healthcare coverage

Job summary

Lakewood Health System in Staples, Minnesota is seeking an Orthopedic LPN/CMA to deliver high-quality, personalized specialty care. The position offers both part-time and full-time options with day shift hours from Monday through Friday.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current LPN license or Medical Assistant certification, and they will be responsible for supporting patient care in a collaborative clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing or Medical Assistant program.
• Must have and maintain a current LPN license or Medical Assistant certification.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the room for patient visits.
• Assist with patient care items such as casts and wound care.
• Document within the EPIC system.
• Provide in-basket and phone support to the Orthopedic Care Team.

Skills

Clinic experience

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or Medical Assistant certification

BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

***$5,000 retention bonus for NEW full-time hire, pro-rated for part-time***

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune's Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Team

Our dedicated Orthopedic team provides specialized, patient-centered care while collaborating across specialties to ensure prevention, diagnosis, and treatment are seamless, compassionate, and personalized.

Through our partnership with Twin Cities Orthopedics, team members work alongside best-in-class orthopedic specialists to deliver exceptional care.

Mission for Position

The Orthopedic LPN/CMA delivers high-quality, personalized specialty care while fostering an efficient, supportive, and collaborative clinic environment that promotes growth and learning.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Completing room preparation.
• Completing the rooming process with the patient.
• Assisting the provider with patient care items, including cast and splint application/removal, brace fitting, wound care, suture and staple removal, patient education, and supporting the overall musculoskeletal health and recovery of orthopedic patients.
• Completing documentation within EPIC system.
• In-basket and phone support to the Orthopedic Care Team with the flexibility of floating when needed within the Specialty Care Team to provide coverage/support.

Position Type

This position is available at a 0.6-0.8 FTE (48-64 hours per pay period), with both part-time and full-time applicants welcome. The schedule consists of day shift hours, Monday through Friday, at our Staples Main Campus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing or Medical Assistant program
• Must have and maintain a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or Medical Assistant certification
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Ideal Candidate

• Prior clinic experience and familiarity with Family Medicine care
• Experience with EPIC EHR preferred
• Motivated to grow professionally
• Thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
• Demonstrates strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Enjoys learning new procedures and expanding clinical expertise
• Passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care

Benefits

• Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

Lakewood Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-894-8524 or email [e-mail].