Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant

About the Role

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their family medicine clinic in Duluth. This position operates Monday through Friday, with no holidays or weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist RN, Physician, and other providers with direct patient care in an ambulatory setting.
• Care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly.

For Medical Assistant Apprentice:

• Work at an entry-level under the guidance of a preceptor.
• Perform identified procedures individually once competencies are demonstrated.
• Be enrolled in the Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program, advancing through learning modules for 14 weeks.
• Upon completion of the apprentice program, NHA Board CCMA Certification is required within 6 months of completing the education program and on-the-job hours requirement, OR be enrolled in the Med Certs training program.
• Commitment to Essentia for 1 year is required.

For Medical Assistant or LPN:

• Perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated.

Requirements & Tech Stack

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

For Medical Assistant Apprentice:

• Must be enrolled in the Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program.
• Must obtain NHA Board CCMA Certification within 6 months of completing the apprenticeship program and on-the-job hours, OR be enrolled in the Med Certs training program.
• A 1-year commitment to Essentia is required.

For Medical Assistant or LPN:

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the appropriate state (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 the date of hire (must pass certification within two attempts).

Qualifications

• This role is for a Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• LPNs cannot practice in the capacity of an apprentice.