LPN or Medical Assistant - 40 hours Weekly - OB Clinic
About the role
Essentia Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to work in the obstetrics and gynecology practice at the 32nd Avenue Building in Fargo, North Dakota. The position is full‑time (FTE 1) with a day shift from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. No weekend, holiday, or on‑call rotations are required.
About Essentia Health
At Essentia Health, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows in the care you provide. Driven by our mission to make a healthy difference in people’s lives, our clinical and support teams deliver high‑quality, compassionate care to the communities we serve. We offer an award‑winning culture built around genuine work‑life balance, long‑term stability, and resources for career growth.
Why Choose the OB Clinic?
Our OB clinics in Fargo provide comprehensive, compassionate women’s and obstetric care across the lifespan—from routine wellness and family planning to prenatal journeys and postpartum support. You will work alongside OB/GYNs, certified nurse midwives, and specialized nursing staff in an evidence‑based, patient‑empowering environment with seamless integration and advanced clinical backing from our regional network.
Responsibilities
- Assist RNs, physicians, and other providers and provide direct patient care in ambulatory and/or home‑care settings.
- Perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated.
- Care for patients ranging from newborns to the elderly.
Qualifications
- Education as required for licensure.
- LPN: Valid North Dakota LPN license upon hire; Minnesota LPN license required within three months of hire.
- CMA: Current registration or certification as a Medical Assistant, or completion of a Medical Assistant program with certification obtained within one year 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; cannot administer medication prior to registration.
- Both LPN and CMA: AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within three months of hire.
Benefits
- Health insurance with HSA or FSA options
- Dental and vision insurance
- Supplemental insurances – critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity
- Short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and basic life insurance
- Supplemental life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- PTO accrual and seven paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave after one year (requires 24+ hours weekly)
- Adoption assistance after one year (requires 24+ hours weekly)
- Bereavement and jury‑duty leave for all regularly scheduled employees
- Employee wellness program (Take Charge)
- Free confidential counseling (Guidance Resources)
- Employee discount program
- 401(k) retirement plan (traditional & Roth) with matching and discretionary contributions
Pay
Compensation range: $21.72 – $32.58 per hour.
Schedule
- Day shift: 8 am – 5 pm
- Monday through Friday
- No weekends, holidays, or on‑call obligations