Medical Assistant, Certified - Kootenai Clinic

Medical Assistant, Certified - Kootenai Clinic

• Location:
  
  Post Falls,
• Facility:
  Kootenai Urgent Care
• Department:
  Kootenai Urgent Care - Post Falls
• Schedule/Shift/
  
  Hours:
  
  Full Time - Days - 12 Hour Shifts

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

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:

• 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.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement plans
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness 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.