Medical Assistant, Certified - Kootenai Health

Medical Assistant Certified KH

Position Summary
Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of designated provider.

Responsibilities
Interviews patients, obtains and records patient information into patients' electronic medical record, and measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height)
May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
May be required to obtain EKG tracings when ordered by attending providers
Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients
Completes competencies as outlined by assigned department
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
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent education/experience required
Current CMA certification by AAMA, NHA or NCCT required
BLS required

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 1 st 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! Please reach out to Front Desk 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.