Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care Clinic

Internal LRH RNs are also welcome to apply!

Join our Primary Care Clinic to have the opportunity to help patients in all stages of life and make meaningful connections every day. Our department is full of positive energy, fun coworkers, and caring management. We focus on teamwork and helping each other whenever possible. Our goal is to provide quality patient care every day, and we seek knowledgeable, motivated candidates to join our team!

The Clinic Patient Care Technician (PCT) will provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a licensed provider or nurse to support safe, efficient, and high-quality healthcare delivery. This position assists with basic clinical tasks such as obtaining vital signs, collecting specimens, assisting with procedures, and supporting patient mobility and comfort needs. The PCT contributes to maintaining a clean, organized, and patient-centered environment while maintaining accurate medical records, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards, and supporting overall clinic operations to enhance quality, access, and patient satisfaction. Exhibits proficient and professional communication with patients, co-workers, and providers. Demonstrates knowledge of available resources within Lake Region Healthcare and the broader community to support comprehensive patient care.

The Clinic Medical Assistant will provide a variety of clinical and administrative duties to support the delivery of safe, efficient, and patient-centered care within the clinic setting. Under the direction of a licensed provider and/or nurse, this position assists with patient preparation, clinical procedures, documentation, and coordination of care. The MA contributes to maintaining accurate medical records, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards, and supporting overall clinic operations to enhance quality, access, and patient satisfaction. Exhibits proficient and professional communication with patients, co-workers, and providers. Demonstrates knowledge of available resources within Lake Region Healthcare and the broader community to support comprehensive patient care.

The Clinic LPN will provide proficient, compassionate, and professional patient-centered care by effectively communicating with patients, co-workers, and providers. Provides patient care support as delegated by Provider or Registered Nurse (RN). Demonstrates knowledge of available resources within Lake Region Healthcare and the broader community to support comprehensive patient care. The LPN practices in accordance with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, professional nursing standards, and LRHC policies and procedures. This role requires sound clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively to ensure safe, comprehensive, and compassionate patient care.

Hours/Shifts
80 hours biweekly, day shifts, Monday to Friday OR
64 hours biweekly, day shifts, Monday to Friday.

Please state your hour preference (80 or 64) in your application.

Compensation
Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.
PCT Hourly Wage Range: $18.53-$23.73
MA Hourly Wage Range: $22.65-$28.99
LPN Hourly Wage Range: $23.79-$31.99

Benefit Offerings
Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.

EEOC
Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities, and vary depending on the candidate's level of licensing.

For Patient Care Tech applicants:

• Education/Special Skills:
  • High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
  • Understanding of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment and supplies.
  • Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certification.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
  • Current Healthcare Provider level CPR certification upon hire or must be obtained within six months.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work at the clinic site as scheduled, including travel to other clinic sites.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Performs delegated clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a licensed provider or nurse in accordance with established protocols, competencies, and organizational policies.

For Medical Assistant applicants:

• Education/Special Skills:
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
  • Current Healthcare Provider level CPR certification upon hire or must be obtained within six months.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work at the clinic site as scheduled, including travel to other clinic sites.
• Licensure/Certification
  • Verified completion of an MA diploma/program with proof of current certification as an MA if certification received from the diploma/program.
  • Current CPR certification (Healthcare Provider level)
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Performs delegated clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a licensed provider or nurse in accordance with established protocols, competencies, and organizational policies.

For Licensed Practical Nurse applicants:

• Education/Special Skills:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to perform within the nursing scope of practice.
  • Current Healthcare Provider level CPR certification upon hire or must be obtained within six months.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work at the clinic site as scheduled, including travel to other clinic sites.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current Minnesota LPN Licensure
  • CPR Certificate
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Performs nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, or provider, consistent with the LPN scope of practice defined by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

Please note that only internal Lake Region Healthcare RNs will be considered for this position.