Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse

Position Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for vitals, injections, basic triage and should be able to assist in minor procedures. In addition, you should possess a solid understanding of medical terminology, computers, and phones. In this role, you will provide excellent customer service and have good written/verbal communication skills. Ideal candidates will be knowledgeable of routine office procedures, medical instruments, and will screen phone calls from patients for the provider. This position will adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations to ensure patient safety and compliance.

Full Time - Day Shift - M-F - 80 hours per pay period

Team Highlights:

Both Vascular Surgery and Infectious Diseases operate within this clinic location. The CMA or LPN in this role will primarily support the Infectious Disease specialty, with occasional support to Vascular Surgery as needed.

Kootenai Clinic Infectious Disease helps patients diagnose and treat acute and chronic illness due to infectious diseases. We commonly treat patients for complicated UTIs, chronic lung infections, endocarditis, fungal infections, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, immunodeficiencies, meningitis, osteomyelitis, sexually transmitted diseases, skin and soft tissue infections, tickborne diseases, and tuberculosis.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain an effective patient flow



• Assist physician during patient exams



• Perform necessary follow-up in a timely and accurate manner



• Provide quality care

CMA Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred



• Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience



• Current CMA certification by AAMA, NHA or NCCT required



• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS within 60 days of hire

LPN Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• Vocational/technical training program in Nursing



• State of Idaho Licensed Practice Nurse



• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during general orientation.

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it

Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.

• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials

An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching

• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more

• Robust and interactive employee referral program

• And much more

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today! Please contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

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Location: Kootenai Health · Kootenai Clinic - Vascular Surgery
Schedule: Full Time, Days