Building Location:South University Clinic

Department:3021120 GENERAL PEDIATRICS - SU

Job Description:Essentia Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or CMA Apprentice to join our Pediatrics team at the South University Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota, and The Lights Clinic in West Fargo, North Dakota. This employee works 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. No weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations are required. If you enjoy a collaborative environment, meaningful patient interactions, and a consistent weekday schedule, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in pediatric healthcare.

Education Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent required.

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:  https://vimeo.com/284233541

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.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you will work closely with RNs, physicians, and other providers to deliver high‑quality, compassionate care in a busy ambulatory pediatric setting. This position plays an important role in supporting Essentia Health’s mission and goals while caring for patients from newborns through adolescents.   Responsibilities include:   

Rooming patients and obtaining vital signs Administering injections and medications per scope of practice Reviewing and scrubbing patient charts  Scanning, organizing, and managing medical paperwork Stocking exam rooms and maintaining clinical supplies Assisting with general office and administrative duties as needed 
 

Employees scheduled 24+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits:

Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accountsDental and Vision insurancesSupplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnityPaid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insuranceSupplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insuranceTuition ReimbursementPTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per yearPaid parental leave after one yearAdoption assistance after one yearBereavement & 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 program401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:LPN: Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of North Dakota upon hire.LPN: Minnesota LPN license 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 BONApprentice: 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.Apprentice: Upon completion of the ICATAP apprentice program, CCMA Board Certification is required within 12 months of completing the apprentice education program and meeting the on the job hours requirementAll: AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.

FTE:1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:8:00 am

Shift End Time:4:30 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 (218) 576-0000.