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

Kootenai Health

Coeur d'Alene (ID)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 37,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Shift differentials

Wellness program

Employee referral bonus

PerkSpot discounts

Job summary

Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene, ID is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Kootenai Clinic - Family Medicine Residency. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with competitive starting wages: MA $24.61/hour and LPN $27.17/hour.

The role includes vitals, injections, basic triage and support for minor procedures. You will interview patients, measure vital signs, collect specimens if needed, and prepare treatment rooms.

Qualifications

Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience.
Passage of CMA examination within 3 months from date of hire.
BLS required. KH-provided training during orientation.

Responsibilities

Interviews patients, records vital signs and notes on charts.
Draws blood samples and prepares specimens for lab analysis.
Prepares treatment rooms for examinations.
Performs routine clinical tasks and supports physicians.
Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
Reports to supervisor or manager; maintains patient privacy and safety.
Ensures age-specific needs of the unit are met.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Triage

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited CMA program

ID LPN license

Job description

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

Facility Kootenai Clinic
Department Kootenai Clinic - Family Medicine - Residency

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

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Starting Wage:

MA: $24.61

LPN: $27.17

Position Summary:

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

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

Working Conditions

Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs
Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
Typical equipment used in a clinical job
Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend
Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment

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: