***$5,000 retention bonus for NEW full-time hire, pro-rated for part-time***
About Lakewood
Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.
About the Team
Our dedicated specialty nursing team provides specialized, patient-centered while collaborating across specialties to ensure prevention, diagnosis, and treatment are seamless, compassionate, and personalized.
Mission for Position
To deliver high-quality, personalized Specialty care while fostering an efficient, supportive, and collaborative clinic environment that promotes growth and learning. This position plays a crucial role in mainly supporting both Chiropractic and Osteopathic Manipulation Medicine (OMM), ensuring high-quality patient care and smooth clinic operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide empathetic, high-quality patient care within our Pillager Specialty clinic.
- Support our Chiropractic and OMM teams with collaboration of care during patient visits.
- Provide coverage to our Family Practice team within the Pillager Clinic.
- Prepare and assist during in-clinic procedures.
- Administer medications and vaccines.
- Manage patient flow, exam room preparation, and supply organization.
- Handle in-basket items, patient calls, patient form completion.
- Provide thorough patient education and post-care instructions as guided by your provider.
- Collaborate closely with both internal and external providers and the broader specialty care teams.
- Perform administrative tasks to ensure efficient clinic operations.
Position Type
This is a full-time position working day-shift hours, Monday through Friday, 64 hours per pay period (0.8 FTE) at our Pillager clinic.
QualificationsQualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing or Medical Assistant program
- Must have and maintain a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or Medical Assistant certification
- BLS Healthcare Provider certification
Ideal Candidate
- Prior clinic experience and familiarity with Family Medicine/specialty care
- Experience with EPIC EHR preferred
- Motivated to grow professionally
- Thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
- Demonstrates strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
- Enjoys learning new procedures and expanding clinical expertise
- Passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care
- Prioritizing of daily tasks and preparation of work needs
Benefits
Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!
- Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
- 401K Match
- Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
- Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
- Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!
With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!
A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.
If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-894-8524 or email [email protected].
Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?
>>>Contact Kelsey Markham to discuss the possibilities further:
Kelsey Markham, RN, Pillager Clinic Supervisor
P: 218-894-8748
E: [email protected]
Disclaimer:
Job postings found on third-party websites may be outdated or no longer active. For the most accurate and up-to-date listing of career opportunities, and to apply directly, please visit our official website at www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com.
Lakewood Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Skills Required
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing or Medical Assistant program
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or Medical Assistant certification
- BLS Healthcare Provider certification
- Prior clinic experience and familiarity with Family Medicine/specialty care
- Experience with EPIC EHR
What We Do
Lakewood Health System is an independent, rural healthcare provider in central Minnesota, comprising a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, primary care clinics, pharmacy, eye clinic, assisted living facilities, and a state-of-the-art cancer center. Its mission is to provide quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime to the communities it serves, focusing on integrity, compassion, and innovation.
