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Kootenai Health
Medical Assistant
Job Description
Medical Assistant Location Sandpoint, ID Facility Kootenai Clinic Department Kootenai Clinic
- Cancer Services
- Sandpoint Schedule/Shift/Hours Full Time
- Days
- 10 Hour Shifts Category Nursing Support Hours Per Pay Period 80 = 1.
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 assignedRequirements 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.
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A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$47,204 / year median in Idaho
+23% projected growth