Join Our Team as a Medical Assistant
Medical Assistants are integral members of the health care teams at St.
Luke’s. They are employed in nearly every primary and specialty
clinic within the St. Luke’s system, located in Duluth, Superior,
Hibbing, Mountain Iron, Silver Bay, Two Harbors, and Ashland.
Many of our
medical assistants are paired with a specific physician and all work closely with physicians
and patients, creating special bonds over the years of providing ongoing care.
Apply now.
What is a medical assistant?
The medical assistant performs a variety of tasks to assist doctors and
mid-level practitioners in providing patient care, including escorting
patients to exam rooms, checking vital signs, and coordinating ongoing care.
Formal job summary: The medical assistant, under the medical direction
of the clinic physicians and the general administrative direction of the
clinic manager, is responsible for providing assistance to the physicians
and mid-level practitioners through coordination of the patients visit
and performing designated procedures and patient care. The medical assistant
also participates in quality and safety control and provides support services
within the clinic when not providing patient care.
Am I required to have a medical assistant certification?
Yes, you are required to have a medical assistant certification within
120 days of joining our team.
What positions are currently open and how do I apply?
View open positions by clicking
here and selecting
Clinics under
Select a Job Category. Then, scroll through to view all clinical assistant openings. Click on
the position you are interested in and the link to apply is at the bottom
of the screen.
What is it like to work at St. Luke’s?
St. Luke’s is a mission-driven nonprofit organization, dedicated
to putting the patient first in everything we do. Health care jobs at
St. Luke’s are extremely rewarding and fulfilling.
How much do medical assistants earn?
Starting pay for clinic assistants at St. Luke's is more than $15 per
hour if you have just finished school, and higher for people with experience.
But the hourly wage is only part of your compensation package. We have
generous medical, dental, retirement and paid time off benefits that are
better than what's offered by many other employers. Learn more about
St. Luke's
great benefits.
If I’m not already trained, where can I go to school?
Two schools in our region offer medical assistant degrees, and all have
openings in the next round of admissions.
Lake Superior College
WITC: Superior, Ashland and Rice Lake
How long does school take?
Length varies slightly by school, but most programs can be completed in
15 months or less.
What will the job market be like after I graduate?
There is
high demand for medical assistants and it’s expected to see dramatic growth. Employment of medical
assistants is projected to grow 29 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster
than the average for all occupations.*
*Bureau of Labor Statistics
How can I learn more?
To learn more call 218.249.3029 or fill out the form below.