Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho at Kootenai Health

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

Position Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for vitals, injections, basic triage and should be able to assist in minor procedures.

Team Highlights:

Kootenai Clinic’s general surgeons are board certified and are trained and experienced in a wide range of surgical procedures. Kootenai Clinic offers a variety of surgical services, including general surgery, endoscopy and advanced laparoscopic procedures.As graduates of nationally recognized university training programs, Kootenai Clinic’s surgeons have experience in cancer care, endovascular procedures, trauma surgery, and colorectal surgery. They are also well equipped to handle virtually any surgical illness and look forward to providing excellent care to surgical patients in conjunction with Kootenai Health for many years to come.

Responsibilities:

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients
• Performs a variety of tasks
• Typically reports to supervisor or manager
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

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.

CMA Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience
• Passage of CMA examination given by AAMA, NHA or NCCT required within 3 months from date of hire
• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS within 60 days of hire

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:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! You can also 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.