Posted Jul 14, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 11, 2026
What the posting states
Base pay
Compensation Range: $21.72 - $32.58
About this role
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Building Location:
Baxter Clinic
Department:
4301120 GENERAL PEDIATRICS - BAX
Job Description:
Essentia Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant to serve in the pediatric practice at our Baxter Clinic in Baxter, Minnesota. This LPN or CMA works an average of 28 hours weekly, but is a flex employee whose schedule may be increased or decreased without notice based on the needs of the facility. Shifts are 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. A $2500 sign-on incentive is available for this position.
Education
Qualifications:
Education as required for licensure.
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. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541
What You'll Do:
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. Key roles and responsibilities include:
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.
Employees scheduled 24+ hours weekly enjoy these
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)
All employees, including casual, enjoy these
benefits:
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)
Licensure/Certification
Qualifications:
LPN: current LPN licensure is the state of Minnesota upon 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.
BOTH: AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.
FTE:
0.7
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
FTE Flex Days (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
7:30 am
Shift End Time:
5:00 pm
Weekends:
No
Holidays:
No
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
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.
Benefits
Wellness program
Paid jury duty
Paid parental leave
Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
About the employer
Essentia Health
Hospital
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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