Medical Assistant or LPN – Family Practice In-basket Management

2010 SMDC Medical Center; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Training, tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN is seeking a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse to support our Family Practice teams across clinics. The role emphasizes inbasket management, patient communication, and direct patient care in ambulatory settings.

Shifts are Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with potential for a hybrid option. Travel may be required; licensure must be current in MN/WI or MA certification with timely recertification. Compensation ranges from $21.00 to $30.89 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Minnesota or Wisconsin, or verification of completion of a Medical Assistant program with certification within one year of hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified or able to obtain within 3 months.
• Inbasket management experience or ability to manage high-volume clinical communications.
• Willingness to travel and potential for hybrid/remote work depending on department needs.

Responsibilities

• Support Family Practice teams across multiple clinics with inbasket management, patient communication, and direct patient care tasks.
• Provide clinical support for providers and care teams in ambulatory settings.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure timely follow-up and accurate documentation.

Job description

Building Location: Building A - Duluth Clinic - 1st Street

Department: 2901120 GENERAL PEDIATRICS - EH DC

Job Description

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse to support our Family Practice team across multiple clinics within the Twin Ports area. This position is focused on in-basket management, patient communication, direct patient care tasks, clinical support for providers and care teams in the ambulatory setting. This position works Monday through Friday with no holidays or weekends and has the potential for a hybrid work arrangement depending on department needs and qualifications.

Education Qualifications

See licensure/certifications

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

• 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. (Department 46680 – Registry Management Team: BCLS certification is not required)
• This role is an Inbasket Management Position.
• There will be travel expected for this position.
• There is a potential flexibility for a hybrid setting.

Work Location and Hours

• 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday no holiday no weekends
• FTE: 0.8
• Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
• Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
• Shift Start Time: 0800
• Shift End Time: 1630
• Weekends: Holidays: No
• No Call Obligation:
• No Union: DC USWA Main & Neighborhoods (DCUMN) Union

Union Posting Deadline

11/5/2026

Compensation Range

$21.00 - $30.89

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability insurance
• Supplemental options to fit your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous time off
• Wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health

Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

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Company Culture

Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork

Equal Opportunity Statement

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Job Offers

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings.

Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.