Medical Assistant Apprentice — Training & Growth (Mon-Fri)

Essentia Health; Deer River (MN); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or Licensed Practical Nurse for the Deer River Clinic. The role supports direct patient care under supervision in an ambulatory setting, with a Monday–Friday schedule and no holidays or weekends.

Apprentices study 14 weeks in the Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program; certification timelines apply. LPN/MA candidates must obtain required licensure and BCLS within stated timelines.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure in Minnesota or eligible in the US.
• Certification as Medical Assistant or enrollment in MA program with plan to certify within 1 year.
• 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 per age-related guidelines.
• Support clinical operations and patient flow in the Deer River Clinic.

Skills

Medical Assistant

LPN

CPR/BCLS

Patient care

Ambulatory care

Education

LPN license (MN)

Medical Assistant Certification / MA Program

Tools

N/A

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or Licensed Practical Nurse for the Deer River Clinic. The role supports direct patient care under supervision in an ambulatory setting, with a Monday–Friday schedule and no holidays or weekends.

Apprentices study 14 weeks in the Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program; certification timelines apply. LPN/MA candidates must obtain required licensure and BCLS within stated timelines.