Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or Licensed Practical Nurse to serve in the family practice at our Park Rapids Clinic in Park Rapids, Minnesota. This employee works 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. No holiday or on-call rotations are required, but there is a weekend rotation of two Saturday shifts every six months. This position will help support our busy family medicine and internal medicine departments with messages, phone calls, faxes, and various other duties as assigned.
LPN: Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 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.
Apprentice: Must enroll in the In-Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program (ICATAP) advancing through learning modules every 3 months for 12 months as skills are acquired to perform the Clinical Assistant position.
Apprentice: Upon completion of the ICATAP apprentice program, CCMA Board Certification is required within 12 months of completing the apprentice education program and meeting the on the job hours requirement
All: AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.
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. The shift starts at 8 am and the shift ends at 5 pm The weekend requirement is 2 Saturdays every 6 months
