LPN/CMA - Rheumatology

***$5,000 retention bonus for NEW full-time hire, pro-rated for part-time***

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune's Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Team

Our dedicated Rheumatology team provides specialized, patient-centered while collaborating across specialties to ensure prevention, diagnosis, and treatment are seamless, compassionate, and personalized.

Team members gain experience in advanced comprehensive care while working closely with highly skilled providers who are committed to mentorship and clinical excellence.

Mission for Position

The Rheumatology LPN/CMA delivers high-quality, personalized specialty care while fostering an efficient, supportive, and collaborative clinic environment that promotes growth and learning.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Completing room preparation.
• Completing the rooming process with the patient.
• Assisting the provider with patient care items, wound care, nail care, and overall foot and ankle health and well being.
• Completing documentation within EPIC system.
• In-basket and phone support to the Rheumatology Care Team with the flexibility of floating when needed within the Specialty Care Team to provide coverage/support.

Position Type

This is a full-time position working 64-80 hours (0.8-1.0FTE) per pay period, Monday through Friday, day shift hours at our Staples and Pillager locations.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing or Medical Assistant program
• Must have and maintain a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or Medical Assistant certification
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Ideal Candidate

• Prior clinic experience and familiarity with Family Medicine care
• Experience with EPIC EHR preferred
• Motivated to grow professionally
• Thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
• Demonstrates strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Enjoys learning new procedures and expanding clinical expertise
• Passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.

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Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>> Contact Kelly Hotchkiss to discuss the possibilities further :
Kelly Hotchkiss, Director of Clinic Nursing
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