Medical Assistant

Talentify; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental, vision, life insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans with matching

Shift differentials

Wellness program and discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Kootenai Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support patient care in our clinic setting. The CMA will take vitals, assist with injections, and help with minor procedures, while maintaining accurate charting and patient communication.

The role requires completion of an accredited MA program or CMA exam within 3 months of hire, and BLS certification within 60 days. Join a team focused on compassionate cancer care and patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• Passage of CMA examination within 3 months from date of hire.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on charts.
• May draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for lab analysis.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Performs a variety of tasks and supports clinical staff.
• 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 essential.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Triage

Minor procedures assistance

Patient interviews

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Medical instruments

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

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.

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:

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!

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.