LPN or Medical Assistant Baxter Urgent Care

Job Description:

Essentia Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant to serve in urgent care at our Baxter Clinic in Baxter, Minnesota. This role requires 32 hours weekly and offers a $2500 sign‑on incentive.

• Education as required for licensure.

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. Key roles and responsibilities include:

• 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 nurse practitioners during examinations and minor procedures by preparing equipment, assisting with patient positioning, and ensuring proper infection control.
• Medication Administration:
  Administer prescribed medications, including injections and oral drugs, and monitor patients for any adverse reactions or side effects, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Coordination of Care:
  Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans and assist in coordinating follow‑up appointments and referrals.
• Patient Intake and Preparation:
  Conduct initial patient intake processes, including gathering medical histories, updating personal information, and preparing patients for examination or diagnostic testing.

• Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
• Dental and Vision insurances
• Supplemental insurances – critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
• Paid short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and basic life insurance
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave after one year
• Adoption assistance after one year
• Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)

• Take Charge (employee wellness program)
• Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
• Employee discount program
• 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
• 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)

• LPN: current LPN licensure is 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.
• BOTH: AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.