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

This position is eligible for a $1500 sign on bonus!

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:

Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Kootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
Robust and interactive employee referral program
And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.

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.

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