Medical Assistant

Kootenai Hospital; Sandpoint, Northern (ID, KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Employer-paid options for full-time

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with employer matching

PerkSpot discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Kootenai Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Kootenai Clinic – Cancer Services in Sandpoint, ID. The position is full-time, days, 10-hour shifts, focusing on vitals, injections, basic triage, and assisting in minor procedures.

You will support patient care in a regional cancer treatment setting, perform charting, prepare rooms, collect specimens, and help the team deliver compassionate, high-quality care. CMA certification and BLS are required within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• CMA requirements and qualifications summarized

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height), and records information on patients' charts.
• May draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Performs a variety of tasks as assigned and reports to supervisor or manager.
• 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.

Job description

• Department Kootenai Clinic - Cancer Services - Sandpoint
• Schedule/Shift/Hours Full Time - Days - 10 Hour Shifts

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 doctorsoffer 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 discountsproviding 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.

Why I love my job as a Medical Assistant at Kootenai Health

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part‑time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• Employee referral bonus program