LPN, CMA, or CMA Apprentice - 40 Hours Weekly - Pediatrics Clinic

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

1d • $22 - $33

About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or CMA Apprentice to join our Pediatrics team at the South University Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota, and The Lights Clinic in West Fargo, North Dakota. This employee works 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. No weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations are required. If you enjoy a collaborative environment, meaningful patient interactions, and a consistent weekday schedule, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in pediatric healthcare.

LPN or Medical Assistant ($21.72-$32.58 based on experience): Assists 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. Will perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated. Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category.

Medical Assistant Apprentice ($19.00 Flat Rate): 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• LPN: Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of North Dakota upon hire.
• LPN: Minnesota LPN license required within 3 months of hire.
• CMA: 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.
• CMA: Must be registered as a Medication Assistant III through the North Dakota Board of Nursing within 60 days of hire/transfer. Clinical Assistant can NOT administer medication prior to being registered as a MAIII through the ND BON
• Apprentice: Enrolled in the In-Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program (ICATAP) advancing through learning modules every 3 months for 12 months as skills are acquired to perform the Clinical Assistant position.
• Apprentice: Upon completion of the ICATAP apprentice program, CCMA Board Certification is required within 12 months of completing the apprentice education program and meeting the on the job hours requirement
• All: AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and obtaining vital signs
• Administering injections and medications per scope of practice
• Reviewing and scrubbing patient charts
• Scanning, organizing, and managing medical paperwork
• Stocking exam rooms and maintaining clinical supplies
• Assisting with general office and administrative duties as needed

Benefits

• Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
• Dental and Vision insurances
• Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
• Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave after one year
• Adoption assistance after one year
• Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)
• Take Charge (employee wellness program)
• Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
• Employee discount program
• 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
• 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED