Medical Assistant, Certified - Kootenai Clinic

Kootenai Health • Post Falls, ID

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About The Position

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) 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 is the regional cancer treatment center for northern Idaho, eastern Washington, and western Montana. We deliver comprehensive, compassionate cancer care using leading-edge technology, the newest therapies and a wide range of clinical trials as well as rehabilitation. To minimize the difficulties patients, face traveling during treatment, our doctors offer cancer treatment in three locations: Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, and Sandpoint.

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• 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 1 st 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED