LPN or Medical Assistant (CMA) - Urgent Care (Casual Position)
Baxter, Minnesota
You'll give direct patient care in an urgent care clinic, supporting the RNs, physicians and other providers. St. Josephs Medical Center is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
- Shift and hours
- Day rotation Day Rotation (United States of America)
- Unit and setting
- Urgent Care at the Baxter Clinic · Urgent Care 4301550 URGENT CARE - BAX
- License
- LPN license Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the relevant stateCurrent LPN license
- Term
- Permanent This is a casual position.Casual
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current LPN license Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the relevant state
- Certification
- BCLS certified, or able to get it within 3 months Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months.
- Certification
- Current MA registration or certification Current registration or certification as a Medical Assistant
- Certification
- Completed MA program, certified within one year of hire Completion of a Medical Assistant Program, with certification required within one year of hire (must pass certification within two attempts)
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, life and disability insurancemedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- BenefitsSupplemental insurance optionssupplemental options to fit your needs
- Benefits401(k) with employer contributionsWe offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
- BenefitsTraining, tuition reimbursement and educational programswe invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- BenefitsFlexible schedulingflexible scheduling, generous time off
- BenefitsGenerous time off
More benefits (9)
- BenefitsWellness resources for physical, mental and emotional healthwellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training and educational programs
- Wellness resources
The role and schedule
- Union
- Union position
- Day to day
- vital signs, histories and symptom checks Perform routine assessments such as measuring vital signs, recording patient histories, and observing symptoms to assist in diagnosing and monitoring patient health.
- Day to day
- assisting with exams and minor procedures
- Day to day
- giving injections and oral medications Administer prescribed medications, including injections and oral drugs, and monitor patients for any adverse reactions or side effects, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Day to day
- patient intake and prep for exams and testing Conduct initial patient intake processes, including gathering medical histories, updating personal information, and preparing patients for examination or diagnostic testing.
- Day to day
- coordinating follow-up appointments and referrals
- Weekends
- Weekends worked Weekends: Yes
- On call
- No call obligation Call Obligation: No
- Holidays
- Holidays worked Holidays: Yes
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
Original listing
Posted on St. Josephs Medical Center’s careers page.
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- 4301550 Urgent Care - Bax
Become part of Essentia’s accomplished team in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota, where 465 lakes provide endless options for water sports and recreation. These cities, 125 miles north of Minneapolis, are at the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area, one of the state’s top vacation destinations. Education
Qualifications
This LPN/CMA will support our Urgent Care Team (RNs, Physicians, and other providers). You will provide direct patient care in the ambulatory care setting to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Key
Roles and Responsibilities
Patient Care and Monitoring: Perform routine assessments such as measuring vital signs, recording patient histories, and observing symptoms to assist in diagnosing and monitoring patient health. Assisting with Procedures: Support physicians and nurse practitioners during examinations and minor procedures by preparing equipment, assisting with patient positioning, and ensuring proper infection control. Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medications, including injections and oral drugs, and monitor patients for any adverse reactions or side effects, ensuring accurate documentation.
Coordination of Care: Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans, and assist in coordinating follow-up appointments and referrals. Patient Intake and Preparation: Conduct initial patient intake processes, including gathering medical histories, updating personal information, and preparing patients for examination or diagnostic testing. This is a casual position.
Licensure/Certification
Qualifications
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months. We invite individuals at all stages of their careers to apply if they hold ANY of the following credentials: Current registration or certification as a Medical Assistant Completion of a Medical Assistant Program, with certification required within one year of hire (must pass certification within two attempts) Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the relevant state
FTE
0
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
Shift End Time
Weekends
Yes
Holidays
Yes
Call Obligation
No
Union
Union Posting Deadline
Compensation Range
$21.72 - $32.58
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and 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 (218) 576-0000.
What's around it?
Baxter, MN
Living costs about the same as the US average