LPN, Medical Assistant, or Apprentice - 32 or 40 Hours Weekly - Orthopedics Specialties Float

Location: Detroit Lakes, MN

Building Location:St Marys - Detroit Lakes Clinic

Department:3201570 ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY - DL CLIN

Job Description:Essentia Health is seeking a licensed practical nurse or certified medical assistant to serve as a float to our orthopedics specialty practices at St. Mary's Clinic in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. This LPN or CMA works 32 hours weekly, 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. A 32-hour or 40-hour weekly schedule is available. No weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations are required. We are willing to offer a medical assistant apprenticeship to the right candidate, providing a paid training and certification experience in exchange for a one-year employment commitment upon completion of the program.

Education Qualifications

Education as required for licensure.

About Essentia Health

At Essentia Health, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows in the care you provide. Driven by our mission to make a healthy difference in people’s lives, our clinical and support teams come together every day to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we are privileged to serve. Here, you’ll find an award-winning culture built around genuine work-life balance, long-term stability, and the resources you need to continually grow your career. See why Essentia Health is truly like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541

Why Choose St. Mary's Clinic?

Bring your passion for patient-centered care to Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Clinic in Detroit Lakes, where the warmth of a lakeside community clinic meets the clinical reach of a premier regional health network. Connected directly to Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital, our clinic serves as the primary and specialty care anchor for Becker County and the surrounding lake country. Here, you’ll collaborate with a close-knit, multidisciplinary team of providers and specialists spanning family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, orthopedics, cardiology, and oncology. You’ll enjoy the distinct advantage of practicing comprehensive outpatient medicine with immediate access to hospital resources, advanced diagnostic imaging, and surgical suites right down the hall. Outside of work, Detroit Lakes delivers the ultimate Minnesota lake-life balance—surrounded by more than 400 crystal-clear lakes, scenic state trails, a thriving downtown, and year-round outdoor recreation that makes every weekend feel like a getaway.

LPN or Medical Assistant ($21.72-$32.58 based on experience):

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.

Medical Assistant Apprentice ($19.00 Flat Rate)

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. Upon graduation of the apprentice program, wage will increase to $21.72 hourly.

Employees scheduled 24+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits

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)

All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits

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)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

LPN: Current LPN licensure with the Minnesota State Board of Nursing.

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.

Apprentice: Completion of the 14-week paid training program through Medcerts, with onsite clinicals. Upon completion, responsible for a 1-year commitment to work as a medical assistant.

ALL: AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.

FTE:0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation:Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:8 am

Shift End Time:5 pm

Weekends:No

Holidays:No

Call Obligation:No

Union

Union Posting Deadline

Compensation Range

$21.72 - $32.58

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