Medical Assistant or LPN - General Surgery/Plastic Surgery

Building Location:

Building F - Duluth Clinic - 3rd Street

Department:

2901300 GENERAL SURGERY - EH DC

Job Description:

Education Qualifications:

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.

Medical Assistant or LPN (Salary $21.00 - 30.89)

You will assist the 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.

You will perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated.

You will care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

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 other providers during examinations and minor procedures by preparing equipment, assisting with patient positioning, and ensuring proper infection control.

Coordination of Care: Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement workflows to support efficient and high quality clinic patient experiences.

Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in appropriate state, i.e. Minnesota, Wisconsin, OR 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)

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

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

0730, 0800, or 0830

Shift End Time:

1600, 1630, or 1700

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

DC USWA Main & Neighborhoods (DCUMN)

Union Posting Deadline:

07/9/2026

Compensation Range:

$21.00 - $30.89

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.