LPN - Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Building Location:

Essentia 52nd Ave Clinic

Department:

3021150 GEN INTERNAL MEDICINE - SU

Job Description:

Essentia Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Medical Assistant, or Clinic Care Technician to serve in the primary care clinics in the Fargo-Moorhead area. This LPN, CMA, or CCT works on a casual, as-needed basis, picking up shifts to support our clinics. Shifts are 7:45 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Some evenings and weekends may be available at our urgent care locations. There are no weekend, holiday, or on-call requirements.

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 Fargo-Moorhead Primary Care?

Working in Essentia Health’s Fargo-Moorhead family medicine, internal medicine, and walk-in clinics gives you the rare balance of a tight-knit, community-clinic feel backed by the robust resources of an integrated, physician-led health system. Here, primary care is recognized as the foundation of whole-person wellness. You’ll collaborate within multidisciplinary care teams—partnering closely with embedded clinical pharmacists, behavioral health providers, and regional specialists—to deliver continuous, high-touch care to patients across all stages of life. Guided by a mission to make a healthy difference, Essentia prioritizes sustainable work-life balance, strong peer camaraderie, and direct community impact across the vibrant Red River Valley. It’s an environment where your clinical voice matters, your growth is supported, and your work directly shapes the health of our local neighborhoods.

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

Assists RN, Physician and other providers and provides direct patient care in the ambulatory and/or home 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.

Clinic Care Technician ($15.96-$23.94 based on experience):

The Clinic Care Technician is primarily responsible for providing assistance with daily patient flow in the clinic setting. These duties may include greeting and rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting in patient chart, stocking, and cleaning exam room, ordering and maintaining clinic supplies, assisting with clerical duties, and all other duties as assigned. This position may float to support other areas as assigned. Key responsibilities include:

• Supports and assists providers and clinical staff with administrative and select patient care tasks
• Supports patient scheduling and work queue needs as assigned
• Follows up on no-shows and works with providers to review and approve add-ons
• Greets patients, supports virtual visits, completes identification verification, height, weight and obtains vitals
• Chaperones exams as needed
• Administers questionnaires and documents in electronic medical record
• May perform limited patient care tasks based on training

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)
• DailyPay is available to all employees

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• LPN: A North Dakota LPN license is required upon hire.
• LPN: A Minnesota LPN license is required within 3 months of 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.
• CMA: Must be registered as a Medication Assistant III through the North Dakota Board of Nursing within 60 days of hire/transfer. Clinical Assistant can NOT administer medication prior to being registered as a MAIII through the ND BON.
• LPN/CMA: AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required within 3 months of hire.
• CCT: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• CCT: Experience in healthcare, patient care, electronic medical records (EMR), and/or medical terminology is preferred.

FTE:

0

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

7:45 am

Shift End Time:

5:00 pm

Weekends:

No

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$21.72 - $32.58Employee 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 (218) 576-0000.