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

Kootenai Hospital; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and pet insurance

Tuition assistance after 90 days

Retirement with employer match

Wellness program

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Kootenai Health in Sandpoint, Idaho is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our patient-centered care team. You will manage vitals, injections, basic triage, and assist in minor procedures while delivering excellent customer service.

Ideal candidates possess solid medical terminology knowledge, computer and phone skills, and the ability to screen calls for providers. A supportive environment with comprehensive benefits awaits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• Current CMA certification by AAMA, NHA or NCCT required.
• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider or KH BLS within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an effective patient flow.
• Perform necessary follow-up in a timely and accurate manner.

Skills

Vitals

Injections

Triage

Medical Terminology

EHR

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

CMA program

LPN training

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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

• Facility Kootenai Heart Clinics

Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse

Position Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for vitals, injections, basic triage and should be able to assist in minor procedures. In addition, you should possess a solid understanding of medical terminology, computers, and phones. In this role, you will provide excellent customer service and have good written/verbal communication skills. Ideal candidates will be knowledgeable of routine office procedures, medical instruments, and will screen phone calls from patients for the provider. This position will adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations to ensure patient safety and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain an effective patient flow
• Perform necessary follow-up in a timely and accurate manner

CMA Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience
• Current CMA certificationby AAMA, NHA or NCCT required
• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS within 60 days of hire

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.

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