LPN or Medical Assistant Baxter Pediatric Clinic

Job Overview

Essentia Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant to serve in the pediatric practice at our Baxter Clinic in Baxter, Minnesota. This LPN or CMA works 36 hours weekly. Shifts are 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. A $2,500 sign‑on incentive is available for this position.

Education and licensure:
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.
• Performs identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated.
• Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age‑related category.
• Patient care and monitoring:
  Performs routine assessments such as measuring vital signs, recording patient histories, and observing symptoms to assist in diagnosing and monitoring patient health.
• Assisting with procedures:
  Supports physicians and nurse practitioners during examinations and minor procedures by preparing equipment, assisting with patient positioning, and ensuring proper infection control.
• Medication administration:
  Administers prescribed medications, including injections and oral drugs, and monitors patients for any adverse reactions or side effects, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Coordination of care:
  Collaborates with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans and assists in coordinating follow‑up appointments and referrals.
• Patient intake and preparation:
  Conducts initial patient intake processes, including gathering medical histories, updating personal information, and preparing patients for examination or diagnostic testing.

• LPN:
  Current LPN licensure of 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.
• FTE: 0.9
• Shift rotation:
  Day rotation (United States of America)
• Shift start time: 7:30 am;
  Shift end time: 5:00 pm
• Weekends:
  No;
  Holidays:
  No;
  Call obligation:
  No;
  Union:
  No
• Compensation range: $21.72 – $32.58

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

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post‑offer screenings. Screenings include verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.