Medical Assistant or LPN – Family Practice In-basket Management

Building Location:

Building A - Duluth Clinic - 1st Street

Department:

2901120 GENERAL PEDIATRICS - EH DC

Job Description:

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse to support our Family Practice team across multiple clinics within the Twin Ports area. This position is focused on in-basket management, patient communication, direct patient care tasks, clinical support for providers and care teams in the ambulatory setting.

This position works Monday through Friday with no holidays or weekends and has the potential for a hybrid work arrangement depending on department needs and qualifications.

Education Qualifications:

See licensure/certifications

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• 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. (Department 46680 – Registry Management Team: BCLS certification is not required)

• This role is an Inbasket Management Position.

• There will be travel expected for this position.

• There is a potential flexibility for a hybrid setting.

• The hours will be 08:00am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday no holiday no weekends

FTE:

0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

0800

Shift End Time:

1630

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

DC USWA Main & Neighborhoods (DCUMN)

Union Posting Deadline:

11/5/2026

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.