Medical Assistant or LPN – Family Practice In-basket Management
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This posting states $21–$30.89 an hour. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in Minnesota post a median of $29.16 an hour, the middle half $26.97–$31.02, across 306 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Licensed practical nurses employed in Minnesota earn a median of $30.65 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
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.
From Essentia Health's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Essentia Health
Essentia Health is a health system with more than 16,500 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) employees, 14 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) hospitals and 80 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) clinics serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. Source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health
Based in Duluth, MNHires in Minnesota, North Dakota, WisconsinPay on its listings: 60.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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