Clinical Assistant or Clinical Assistant Apprentice - Pierz Clinic

Essentia Health Clinic in Pierz is looking to add a Clinical Assistant to their team! We welcome applicants who are currently certified Medical Assistants or LPNs, as well as individuals interested in pursuing a career in this role through our Clinical Assistant Apprenticeship Program.

As a Clinical Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Patient Care and Monitoring: Perform routine assessments such as measuring vital signs, recording patient histories, and observing symptoms to assist in diagnosing and monitoring patient health.
• Assisting with Procedures: Support physicians and nurse practitioners during examinations and minor procedures by preparing equipment, assisting with patient positioning, and ensuring proper infection control.
• Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medications, including injections and oral drugs, and monitor patients for any adverse reactions or side effects, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Coordination of Care: Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans, and assist in coordinating follow-up appointments and referrals.
• Patient Intake and Preparation: Conduct initial patient intake processes, including gathering medical histories, updating personal information, and preparing patients for examination or diagnostic testing.

• 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 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 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.

• 32 hours/week
• No Weekends
• 8 Hour Shifts
• Day Shift: 8:00AM - 4:30PM

• 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

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

• Enrolled in the In-Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program (ICATAP) advancing through learning modules every 3 months for 12 months as skills are acquired to perform the Clinical Assistant position. Upon completion of the ICATAP apprentice program, CCMA Board Certification is required within 12 months of completing the apprentice education program and the on the job hours requirement OR Enrolled in the Med Certs training program, NHA Board CCMA certification required within 6 months of completing education program.