Specialty LPN/CMA - Pillager Clinic

Lakewood Health System; Pillager (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off

401K Match

Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year

Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage

Job summary

Lakewood Health System is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Pillager Specialty clinic. You will provide high-quality patient care, support clinics' operations and assist in various procedures, all while working in a collaborative team environment.

Ideal candidates should possess a current LPN license and be dedicated to patient-centered care. The position includes day-shift hours, Monday through Friday, while offering generous benefits including PTO, 401K match, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide empathetic, high-quality patient care within our Pillager Specialty clinic.
• Support Chiropractic and OMM teams during patient visits.
• Manage patient flow, exam room preparation, and supply organization.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Detail-oriented

Patient-centered care

Education

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing or Medical Assistant program

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or Medical Assistant certification

BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

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 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 specialty nursing team provides specialized, patient‑centered care while collaborating across specialties to ensure prevention, diagnosis, and treatment are seamless, compassionate, and personalized.

Mission for Position

To deliver high‑quality, personalized specialty care while fostering an efficient, supportive, and collaborative clinic environment that promotes growth and learning. This position plays a crucial role in mainly supporting both Chiropractic and Osteopathic Manipulation Medicine (OMM), ensuring high‑quality patient care and smooth clinic operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide empathetic, high‑quality patient care within our Pillager Specialty clinic.
• Support our Chiropractic and OMM teams with collaboration of care during patient visits.
• Provide coverage to our Family Practice team within the Pillager Clinic.
• Prepare and assist during in‑clinic procedures.
• Administer medications and vaccines.
• Manage patient flow, exam room preparation, and supply organization.
• Handle in‑basket items, patient calls, patient form completion.
• Provide thorough patient education and post‑care instructions as guided by your provider.
• Collaborate closely with both internal and external providers and the broader specialty care teams.
• Perform administrative tasks to ensure efficient clinic operations.

Position Type

This is a full‑time position working day‑shift hours, Monday through Friday, 64 hours per pay period (0.8 FTE) at our Pillager clinic.

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/specialty 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.
• Prioritizes daily tasks and preparation of work needs.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.