Certified Medical Assistant CMACertified Nursing Assistant CNA Float
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Kaniksu Community Health is a non-profit, award winning Community Health Center that provides integrated, team-based healthcare in north Idaho.

Patients consider us their partner in healthcare, over the course of their life and the spectrum of their health needs. From prevention and wellness to medical, dental, and behavioral health. From pediatric to geriatrics, we believe that quality healthcare should be accessible, approachable and affordable for everyone. Regardless of how a patient can pay, or the severity of their concerns, we help find solutions. We provide access to comprehensive and integrated multi-disciplinary services through the Patient Centered Medical Home model of care.

But we're not just invested in our patients – we're invested in our people. We know that our overall success is a combined effort and we therefore strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow and thrive. We are proud to have built a positive and engaged team with a family spirit. Our team members are dedicated and provide a patient centric approach to care and know exactly what we are working on and why, and how their everyday work contributes to successfully achieving this goal.

The benefits of working for KCH include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Education Assistance and Guided Career Pathways
• 4% 401K employer match
• In-house medical, dental, or behavioral health services
• Year round, affordable on-site childcare at KCH Kid's Club

A Kaniksu Community Health Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Float is not just responsible for providing excellent customer service. They are committed to providing an excellent patient experience while performing essential clinical or administrative work in a fast-paced, productive environment. YOU ARE an essential team member charged with assisting patients in managing their care at Kaniksu Community Health.

Under the direction of the KCH Director of Nursing, KCH Charge Nurse and Medical Staff Providers and as a member of the Kaniksu Community Health Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Team, a typical day of a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Float might include;

• Preparing exam rooms and instruments/equipment for procedures and treatments. Restocking exam rooms as necessary, and maintaining inventory supply.

• Rooming patients, establishing a reason for visit, obtaining patient history and documenting chief complaints.

• Taking and recording patient vital signs, as well as administering screening tests under the direction of Providers and Nurses.

• Performing routine patient procedures (routine lab work, etc. as per Nursing/Provider direction or as indicated by protocols).

• Assisting Provider with patient care tasks and procedures i.e. pap tests/pelvic exams, surgical procedures, and dressings.

• Following written Medical Provider orders, preparing patients for diagnostic tests; collecting and labeling specimens, completing lab tests allowable by CLIA certificate, administering medications, giving injections and applying dressings.

• Preparing patient record information for physician referrals and communicating significant information to other health care providers as required.

• Assisting Provider in distributing appropriate patient education materials.

• Helping to facilitate integrated care with other KCH services such as Dental, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy or Patient Assistance.

• Ensuring a high a level of quality and coordinated care for your patients.

• Potential travelling from home base clinic to other clinic locations.

Experience Needed to Land this Gig:

• Graduate of an accredited medical and/or nursing assistant program with a current C.M.A or C.N.A. credential.
• 3 -5 years of experience in a primary care setting, community health center, or public health preferred.
• Possess light typing skills and computer skills.
• Nextgen or electronic medical record experience preferred.
• Demonstrates accuracy, proficiency, and efficiency in medical record documentation.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with tact and professionalism when interacting with patients and co-workers.
• Active driver's license and reliable transportation.

****Work Schedule:

Full Time

No. of Hours/week - 40

4x10s