Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or LPN - OBGYN

Essentia Health; Duluth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health's OBGYN Clinic seeks a Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or a Licensed Practical Nurse to support patient care in an ambulatory setting. The role follows Monday through Friday shifts with no holidays or weekends.

Apprentice pay is $19.00/hour during training; after completion, certification within 6 months is required. MA/LPN positions range from $21.00 to $30.89/hour, with BCLS certification required or obtainable within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an apprenticeship with 14 weeks of training and eventual CCMA certification or Med Certs pathway.
• LPNs cannot practice in the apprentice capacity.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to obtain within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN, physician and other providers with direct patient care in ambulatory setting.
• Perform identified procedures once competencies are demonstrated.
• Care for patients from newborn to elderly as noted.

Skills

Patient care

BCLS certification

Ambulatory care

Education

Medical Assistant Apprentice training

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Medical Assistant certification pursuit

Tools

Basic clinical skills

Job description

Job Description:

Seeking a Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or a Licensed Practical Nurse to serve in Essentia Health's OBGYN Clinic. This position will work Monday through Friday no holidays or weekends.

Education Qualifications:

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 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.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months.

1 Year commitment to Essentia required.

Medical Assistant or LPN (Salary $21.00 - 30.89)

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 withinone year of date of hire. (Must pass certification withintwo attempts)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months.