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Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or LPN - General / Plastic Surgery

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Essentia Health

Duluth, Minnesota

Posted Aug 17

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Days
Unit
General Surgery

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days · 5 a week
Weekends
No weekends
Term
Permanent
On the floor
No call
Practice
Union position
Setting
Clinic
More role details
Accepts
LPN
Experience
New graduates

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$19/hr
nursing in Minnesota$38/hr

The median for nursing in Minnesota is $38/hr, across 569 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Building Location

Building F - Duluth Clinic - 3rd Street

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Department

2901300 general surgery - eh dc

Education

Qualifications

Seeking a Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or a Licensed Practical Nurse to serve in Essentia Health's clinic. This position will work Monday through Friday no holidays or weekends.

Licensure/Certification

Qualifications

About Essentia Health

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

Medical Assistant Apprentice (Flat rate salary $19.00/hour)

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.

Enrolled in the In-Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program (MedCerts) advancing through learning modules for 14 weeks as skills are acquired to perform the Clinical Assistant position. Upon completion of the apprentice program, CCMA Board Certification is required within 6 months of completing the apprentice education program and meeting the on the job hours requirement.

LPNs cannot be used in this capacity.

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months.

1 Year commitment to Essentia is required.

Medical Assistant or LPN (Salary $21.00 - 30.89)

You will assist the 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.

You will perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated.

You will care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category.

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.

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 other providers during examinations and minor procedures by preparing equipment, assisting with patient positioning, and ensuring proper infection control.

Coordination of Care: Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement workflows to support efficient and high quality clinic patient experiences.

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1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

0730, 0800, or 0830

Shift End Time

1600, 1630, or 1700

Weekends

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

DC USWA Main & Neighborhoods (DCUMN)

Compensation Range

$19.00 - $19.00

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.

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Requirements

  • Seeking a Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or a Licensed Practical Nurse to serve in Essentia Health's clinic. This position will work Monday through Friday no holidays or weekends.

Benefits

  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Place

City
Duluth, Minnesota
Median rent
$1,087/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$68,807/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
11% below the national average

Duluth area index 88.8, where 100 is the national average.

Duluth sits on the western tip of Lake Superior, blending rugged outdoor access with a working port-city feel. The Canal Park district offers lakefront dining and the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge, while the surrounding hills provide hiking and trail networks. A practical choice for nurses who value four-season recreation and a mid-size community pace.

Map showing the location of Duluth, MN
Approximate location in Duluth, MN. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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You would be joining Essentia Health in Duluth, where a new hospital looks out over Lake Superior and the system anchors care across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin with about 15,000 employees, 14 hospitals, and roughly 70 clinic and outpatient…

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