LPN/CMA - Care Management

About Lakewood 

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Team

Lakewood Health System is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our Care Management Team.

Care Management is about making a difference beyond the clinic visit. Our team helps patients stay connected, supported, and on track with their healthcare goals by coordinating care, monitoring patient needs, and helping patients navigate their healthcare journey.

This role offers a rewarding mix of clinical care, patient engagement, and care coordination while working collaboratively with providers and other members of the healthcare team.

Mission for Position

The LPN/CMA – Care Management supports high-quality, coordinated patient care by helping patients navigate their healthcare needs and remain engaged in their plan of care.

This position works closely with patients, providers, and the broader healthcare team to monitor patient needs, maintain accurate care plans, coordinate services, and support quality initiatives. The goal is to help create a seamless patient experience while promoting continuity of care and positive health outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess patients within applicable scope of practice, monitor patient status, and communicate changes or concerns to providers.
• Maintain accurate care plans and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Support patient rooming, screenings, intake, scheduling, and care coordination.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to phone calls, MyChart messages, and provider in-baskets.
• Assist patients with navigating appointments, follow-up care, referrals, and other healthcare needs.
• Collaborate with providers and members of the healthcare team to support continuity of care.
• Support Chronic Care Management (CCM), Health Care Home (HCH), and other quality initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting related to care-management activities.
• Help identify opportunities to improve patient engagement and coordination of care.

Position Type 

• Position: LPN/CMA – Care Management
• Status: Part-Time
• Department: Care Management
• Schedule and hours will be based on department and patient-care needs.

Qualifications

• Active Minnesota LPN licensure or current CMA/AAMA certification.
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Strong clinical and patient-care skills within scope of practice.
• Proficiency in EMR documentation and workflow management.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, problem-solve, and work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
• Effective communication and collaboration with patients, providers, and healthcare teams.

Ideal Candidate 

Our ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and passionate about helping patients navigate their care.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy building relationships with patients and helping them achieve their healthcare goals.
• Are highly organized and able to manage multiple patient needs and priorities.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and healthcare teams.
• Are comfortable working independently while being part of a collaborative team.
• Pay close attention to follow-up, documentation, and the details that help prevent patients from falling through the cracks.
• Enjoy the coordination and relationship-building side of healthcare as much as direct clinical care.

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.

If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-894-8524 or email humanresources@lakewoodhealthsystem.com.

Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>>Contact Becky Misegades to discuss the possibilities further:
Becky Misegades, Care Management Director
P: 218-894-8858
E: beckymisegades@lakewoodhealthsystem.com

Disclaimer:

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Lakewood Health System 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.

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