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 Clinics Doctors of internal medicine focus on adult medicine and have had special study and training focusing on the prevention and treatment of adult diseases.

Although internists may act as primary care physicians, they are not general practitioners. At least three of their seven or more years of medical school and postgraduate training are dedicated to learning how to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases that affect adults.

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

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!

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