Job Description:
This position is Days M-F 8am-5pm and will float between our Kirkwood Clinic, Main Clinic and Gateway Clinic. Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where 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. 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.
Education Qualifications:

Graduate of recognized Medical Assistant program

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Must be registered as a Medication Assistant III through the North Dakota Board of Nursing within 3 months from date of employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months. 

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Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:

• Health Insurance
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• Take Charge Employee Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• 401k (with Essentia Health annual match)
• Life and Disability Insurance options
• Adoption Assistance

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Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.

Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of 15,000 employees, including 3,500 registered nurses & licensed practical nurses, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.

Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.

Pay Range
$19.55 - $29.32 / hour

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.