Clinical Assistant or Clinical Assistant Apprenticeship - Family Practice

Education Qualifications:

We are hiring for a Clinical Assistant or a Clinical Assistant Apprenticeship to join our Virginia Clinic.

About the Apprenticeship: Essentia Health's Clinical Assistant Apprenticeship Program offers individuals the opportunity to become certified through the National Health Associations CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) Certification program.

With a combination of one-year full time on-the-job training and educational courses, the Apprentice will be prepared to become certified through the CCMA board, which recognizes working experience as a qualification to take the exam.

Apprentices are paired with mentors/preceptors to learn all facets of the Clinical Assistant duties while they review and study classroom materials on their own time with the support of educational instructors and support staff. During your time with on-the-job training, you will work at an entry-level scope, assisting RN, Physician and other providers with direct patient care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly.

Clinical Assistant Apprenticeship, has NO educational/certification requirements.

Clinical Assistant Apprenticeship Wage: $19.00

About the Clinical Assistant Position:

This LPN/CMA will support our Family Practice (RNs, Physicians, and other providers). You will provide direct patient care in the ambulatory care setting to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health.

We invite individuals at all stages of their careers to apply if they hold ANY of the following credentials:

• Current registration or certification as a Medical Assistant

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program, with certification required within one year of hire (must pass certification within two attempts)

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the relevant state 

Clinical Assistant Wage Range: $21.39 - $30.70

This position will work the following:

• 64 hours per 2 weeks

• No Weekends

• 8 Hour Shifts

• Day Shift: 8:00AM - 4:30PM

• Possibly float to Hibbing or Aurora Clinic

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months.

• Education as required for licensure.

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. We are like nowhere else:

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Job Location: Virginia Clinic

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: 8:00am - 4:30pm /

Hours Per Pay Period: 64

Compensation Range: $21.39 - $30.70 / hour

Union: DC AFSCME Local 3454 Virg Clinic (DCAVA)

FTE: 0.8

Weekends: No Weekends