Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, Or LPN, General Surgery/plastic Surgery at Essentia Health

Building Location

Building F - Duluth Clinic - 3rd Street Department: 2901300 GENERAL SURGERY - EH DC Job Description: Education

Qualifications

• About Essentia Health: We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about!
• 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.
• Medical Assistant Apprentice (Flat rate salary $19.00/hour) Under the guidance of a Certified Medial Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse preceptor works at an entry-level, assisting RN, Physician and other providers with direct patient care in the ambulatory setting to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health.
• As an apprentice, the Clinical Assistant in Training will perform identified procedures individually once competencies have been demonstrated.
• Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category.
• Enrolled 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.
• 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. *LPNs cannot be used in this capacity.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months.
• Medical Assistant or LPN (Salary $21.00 - 30.89) You will assist the 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.
• You will perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated.
• You will care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category.
• Key Roles and

Responsibilities

• Patient Care and Monitoring: Perform routine assessments such as measuring vital signs, recording patient histories, and observing symptoms to assist in diagnosing and monitoring patient health.
• Assisting with Procedures: Support physicians and other providers during examinations and minor procedures by preparing equipment, assisting with patient positioning, and ensuring proper infection control.
• Coordination of Care: Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement workflows to support efficient and high quality clinic patient experiences.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in appropriate state, i.e.
• 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 date of hire.
• (Must pass certification within two attempts) Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months.
• Licensure/Certification

Qualifications

• FTE: 1 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: 0730, 0800, or 0830 Shift End Time: 1600, 1630, or 1700 Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: DC USWA Main & Neighborhoods (DCUMN) Union Posting Deadline: 07/9/2026 Compensation Range: $19.00 - $19.00 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.