Front desk & patient support jobs in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene & the Inland Northwest

Front desk, patient access, scheduling, unit coordinators, patient transport, environmental services, dietary aides and patient sitters.

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At a glance 130 open · typically $18–$27/hr

As of November 11, 2026, 130 patient support jobs are open in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and the Inland Northwest. 97 list pay; posted ranges typically run from $18.48 to $26.65 an hour (93 postings from 28 employers). The most openings are at Providence (21), Cascadia Healthcare (13) and Kootenai Health (9). By town: Spokane, WA (48), Coeur d'Alene, ID (20) and Spokane Valley, WA (18). 2 mention a sign-on or hiring bonus.

Patient support

130 open jobs

  1. $19–$21per hour

    Call Center Patient Representative

    Spokane Urology · SUP - Spokane, Mission Ave S202 · Spokane Valley, WA

    Yesterday
    • New
    • Full-time
  2. Pay not listed

    Environmental Services Tech I (Housekeeper)

    Kootenai Health · Facilities - Housekeeping · Coeur d'Alene, ID

    Yesterday
    • New
    • Evening shift
    • Full-time
  3. $24.24–$27.88per hour

    Front Office Coordinator - Perio Central - Steven Aeschliman, DDS

    Mosaic Dental Collective · Practice Support Team · Spokane, WA

    Yesterday
    • New
    • Day shift
    • Full-time
  4. $14.74–$18.43per hour

    Housekeeper

    Brookdale Senior Living · Brookdale Nine Mile · Spokane, WA

    2 days ago
    • New
    • Full-time
  5. $17.02–$28.38per hour

    Patient Registration Specialist

    Option Care Health · Spokane Valley, WA

    Yesterday
    • New
    • Full-time
  6. $23.75–$33.86per hour

    Patient Resources Coordinator Float (Weekends Required)

    CHAS Health · Spokane, WA

    Yesterday
    • New
    • Weekend
    • Full-time
  7. Pay not listed

    Patient Scheduling Specialist

    Beacon Clinic · Coeur d'Alene, ID

    2 days ago
    • New
    • Full-time
  8. $19.28–$40.04per hour

    Patient Registrar

    Spokane Eye Clinic · Spokane, WA

    Yesterday
    • New
    • Full-time
  9. $23–$26per hour

    Home Care Scheduling / Field Support

    BrightStar Care · Spokane, WA

    Today
    • New
    • Full-time
  10. $22.45–$26.19per hour

    Laundry Machine Operator

    Department of Veterans Affairs · Spokane, WA

    Yesterday
    • New
    • Full-time
  11. $20.16–$30.25per hour

    Patient Service Representative

    Shriners Children's Spokane · Spokane, WA

    2 days ago
    • New
    • Per diem
  12. Pay not listed

    Cook

    Cascadia Healthcare · Paradise Creek Health and Rehab of Cascadia · Moscow, ID

    Yesterday
    • New
    • Part-time
  13. Pay not listed

    Cook - PRN

    Cascadia Healthcare · Silverton of Cascadia · Silverton, ID

    2 days ago
    • New
    • Per diem
  14. $18.97–$28.46per hour

    Scheduler III

    Inland Imaging · Spokane, WA

    2 days ago
    • New
    • Day shift
    • Part-time
  15. $21.92–$31.25per hour

    Patient Resources Specialist

    CHAS Health · Spokane, WA

    Yesterday
    • New
    • Full-time
  16. $20.16–$30.25per hour

    Patient Services Representative

    Shriners Children's Spokane · Spokane, WA

    2 days ago
    • New
    • Part-time
  17. Pay not listed

    Housekeeper

    Cascadia Healthcare · Silverton of Cascadia · Silverton, ID

    6 days ago
    • Shift varies
    • $500 sign-on bonus
    • Training provided
  18. $17.13–$23.75per hour

    Cook

    Shriners Children's Spokane · Spokane, WA

    6 days ago
    • Full-time
  19. $21.92–$31.25per hour

    Patient Scheduling Specialist

    CHAS Health · Maple Street Clinic · Spokane, WA

    5 days ago
    • Full-time
  20. Pay not listed

    Schegistrar

    Kootenai Health · Revenue Cycle - Registration · Coeur d'Alene, ID

    Yesterday
    • New
    • Shift varies
    • Full-time
  21. $21.92–$31.25per hour

    Patient Scheduling Specialist (Valley Float)

    CHAS Health · Valley Clinic · Spokane Valley, WA

    6 days ago
    • Full-time
  22. $18.36–$27.83per hour

    Health Unit Coordinator - Medical Acute

    Providence · St Josephs Hospital-Chewelah · Chewelah, WA

    5 days ago
    • Day shift
    • Part-time
  23. Pay not listed

    Outpatient Services Coordinator

    Kootenai Health · Rehabilitation Services - Operations · Coeur d'Alene, ID

    2 days ago
    • New
    • Day shift
    • Full-time
    • 2 postings
  24. $20.13–$30.07per hour

    Huc ED

    MultiCare · Spokane Valley, WA

    5 days ago
    • Shift varies
    • Part-time
  25. $17.91–$25.71per hour

    Food Service Attendant

    Providence · Holy Family Hospital-Spokane · Spokane, WA

    5 days ago
    • Shift varies
  26. $17.25–$24.82per hour

    Food Service Attendant

    Providence · Mount Carmel Hospital-Colville · Colville, WA

    5 days ago
    • Shift varies
    • Part-time
  27. Pay not listed

    Urology Scheduling Specialist

    Beacon Clinic · Coeur d'Alene, ID

    7 days ago
    • Full-time
  28. $15–$18per hour

    Dietary Aide (Part-Time)

    Legends Park Assisted Living · Coeur d'Alene, ID

    7 days ago
    • Part-time
  29. $19.42–$30.71per hour

    Patient Registrar

    Pullman Regional Hospital · Pullman, WA

    13 days ago
    • Part-time
  30. $17.23–$20.00per hour

    Laundry Aide

    Sullivan Park Care Center · Spokane Valley, WA

    8 days ago
    • Full-time
  31. $19.45–$29.17per hour

    Cook - Weekends/Evenings

    Inland Northwest Behavioral Health · Spokane, WA

    7 days ago
    • Shift varies
    • Per diem
  32. $18.00–$18.25per hour

    Housekeeper

    Rockwood Retirement Communities · Spokane, WA

    Added Sep 27
    • Day shift
    • Full-time
  33. From $22per hour

    Prior Authorization Specialist

    Beacon Clinic · Coeur d'Alene, ID

    8 days ago
    • Full-time
  34. $22.95–$30.20per hour

    Community Health Worker-Rural Healthcare

    Excelsior Wellness · Wellness Center · Spokane, WA

    8 days ago
    • Full-time
    • Licensure support
  35. Pay not listed

    Cook, Part-Time/Full-Time

    Benewah Community Hospital · St. Maries, ID

    Added Sep 27
    • Hours vary
  36. Pay not listed

    Receptionist

    Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest · Post Falls, ID

    12 days ago
  37. $21.92–$31.25per hour

    Front Office

    CHAS Health · Family Dental · Spokane, WA

    8 days ago
    • Full-time
  38. Pay not listed

    Outpatient Services Coordinator

    Kootenai Health · Kootenai Clinic - Diabetes & Endocrinology · Coeur d'Alene, ID

    Added Sep 27
    • Day shift
    • Per diem
  39. $18.24–$26.24per hour

    Patient Financial Navigator

    MultiCare · Spokane, WA

    9 days ago
    • Evening shift
    • Full-time
  40. $17.13–$21.15per hour

    Receptionist

    Brookdale Senior Living · Brookdale College Place · College Place, WA

    7 days ago
    • Part-time
  41. $19.97–$30.54per hour

    Patient Authorization and Referral Representative - Pulmonology

    Providence · Northpointe Medical Bldg-Spokane · Spokane, WA

    7 days ago
    • Day shift
    • Full-time
  42. $17.76–$26.65per hour

    Cook

    Brookdale Senior Living · Brookdale Walla Walla · Walla Walla, WA

    8 days ago
    • Part-time
  43. Pay not listed

    Patient Safety Attendant

    Kootenai Health · Nursing - 1 to 1 · Coeur d'Alene, ID

    Added Sep 27
    • Night shift
    • Part-time
  44. $18.82–$28.20per hour

    Patient Scheduler

    Providence · St Mary Medical Center-Walla Walla · Walla Walla, WA

    8 days ago
    • Day shift
    • Full-time
  45. $18.43–$26.28per hour

    Environmental Services Technician – NIGHT SHIFT

    Providence · Sacred Heart Medical Center-Spokane · Spokane, WA

    8 days ago
    • Night shift
    • Hours vary
  46. Pay not listed

    Risk Adjustment Coding and Documentation Specialist - remote eligible

    Kootenai Health · Kootenai Care Network · Coeur d'Alene, ID

    Added Sep 27
    • Day shift
    • Full-time
  47. $17.26–$25.87per hour

    Medical Records Clerk

    Providence · Colville, WA

    8 days ago
    • Day shift
    • Full-time
  48. $17.25–$24.82per hour

    Environmental Services Technician

    Providence · St Lukes Rehab-Spokane · Spokane, WA

    11 days ago
    • Shift varies
    • Full-time
  49. Pay not listed

    Outpatient Services Coordinator

    Kootenai Health · Rehabilitation Services - Operations · Coeur d'Alene, ID

    12 days ago
    • Day shift
    • Per diem
  50. $17.13–$20.00per hour

    Housekeeper

    Sullivan Park Care Center · Spokane Valley, WA

    2 weeks ago
    • Part-time
  51. Pay not listed

    Housekeeper

    Brookdale Senior Living · Brookdale Coeur d'Alene · Coeur d'Alene, ID

    2 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  52. Pay not listed

    Admitting (Patient Access) Part-Time

    Benewah Community Hospital · St. Maries, ID

    2 weeks ago
    • Part-time
  53. $19–$22per hour

    Call Center Patient Representative

    Spokane Urology · SUP - Spokane, Mission Ave S202 · Spokane Valley, WA

    2 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  54. Pay not listed

    Surgery Scheduler/Prior Authorization - Urology

    Beacon Clinic · Coeur d'Alene, ID

    3 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  55. $18.00–$19.50per hour

    Front Desk Concierge/Receptionist (South Hill Campus)

    Rockwood Retirement Communities · Spokane, WA

    3 weeks ago
    • Day shift
    • Part-time
  56. Pay not listed

    Laundry Aide

    Sullivan Park Care Center · Spokane Valley, WA

    2 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  57. $21.92–$31.25per hour

    Patient Experience Specialist

    CHAS Health · Spokane, WA

    2 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  58. Pay not listed

    Environmental Services, (Housekeeping)

    Benewah Community Hospital · St. Maries, ID

    3 weeks ago
    • Shift varies
  59. $19.42–$30.71per hour

    Patient Registrar - Palouse Urology Center

    Pullman Regional Hospital · Pullman, WA

    2 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  60. $18–$19per hour

    Skilled Nursing Housekeeper

    Cascadia Healthcare · Spokane Valley Health and Rehabilitation of Cas… · Spokane Valley, WA

    2 weeks ago
  61. Pay not listed

    Patient Safety Attendant

    Kootenai Health · Nursing - 1 to 1 · Coeur d'Alene, ID

    3 weeks ago
    • Day shift
    • Full-time
  62. From $22per hour

    Patient Care Coordinator

    Beacon Clinic · Coeur d'Alene, ID

    3 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  63. $21.07–$31.60per hour

    Patient Access Technician

    MultiCare · Spokane, WA

    Also in Spokane Valley

    2 weeks ago
    • Shift varies
    • Part-time
    • 6 postings
  64. $85,000–$126,000per year≈ $40.87–$60.58/hr

    Patient Access Manager

    Pullman Regional Hospital · Pullman, WA

    3 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  65. Pay not listed

    Cook - Full Time

    Cascadia Healthcare · Silverton of Cascadia · Silverton, ID

    3 weeks ago
    • Full-time
    • $2,000 sign-on bonus
  66. $21.31–$30.54per hour

    Front Desk - Patient Financial Services

    Pullman Regional Hospital · Pullman, WA

    3 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  67. $21.92–$31.25per hour

    Front Office (Saturdays Required)

    CHAS Health · Valley Clinic · Spokane Valley, WA

    3 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  68. $19.42–$30.22per hour

    Health Information Management Specialist

    Pullman Regional Hospital · Pullman, WA

    3 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  69. $17.26–$25.87per hour

    Health Information Management Representative

    Providence · Spokane Valley, WA

    2 weeks ago
    • Day shift
    • Full-time
  70. $19.42–$30.71per hour

    Patient Registrar - Clinic

    Pullman Regional Hospital · Pullman, WA

    3 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  71. $21.07–$31.60per hour

    Patient Access Technician

    MultiCare · Spokane Valley, WA

    2 weeks ago
    • Evening shift
    • Part-time
  72. $19.37–$27.54per hour

    Cook

    Providence · Sacred Heart Medical Center-Spokane · Spokane, WA

    2 weeks ago
    • Shift varies
  73. $17.64–$26.05per hour

    Food Service Worker

    MultiCare · Spokane, WA

    4 weeks ago
    • Shift varies
    • Part-time
  74. $18.74–$26.61per hour

    Food Service Ambassador

    Providence · Sacred Heart Medical Center-Spokane · Spokane, WA

    2 weeks ago
    • Shift varies
  75. $17.35–$24.73per hour

    Food Service Attendant

    Providence · Sacred Heart Medical Center-Spokane · Spokane, WA

    2 weeks ago
    • Shift varies
  76. $17.36–$26.00per hour

    Environmental Services Technician

    Providence · St Mary Medical Center-Walla Walla · Walla Walla, WA

    3 weeks ago
    • Shift varies
    • Full-time
  77. $18.67–$21.78per hour

    Housekeeping Aid-EVS Technician

    Department of Veterans Affairs · Walla Walla, WA

    6 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  78. $18.43–$26.28per hour

    Environmental Services Technician – MULTIPLE SHIFTS

    Providence · Sacred Heart Medical Center-Spokane · Spokane, WA

    3 weeks ago
    • Shift varies
    • Hours vary
  79. Pay not listed

    Environmental Services Technician (Facilities)

    Marimn Health · Plummer, ID

    5 weeks ago
  80. $16.28–$20.00per hour

    Dietary Aide

    Sullivan Park Senior Living · Spokane Valley, WA

    4 weeks ago
    • Part-time
    • 2 postings
  81. $18.00–$31.89per hour

    Patient Services Medical Records

    Spokane Eye Clinic · Spokane, WA

    4 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  82. $17–$20per hour

    Front Desk Patient Care Coordinator

    Hayden Lake Physical Therapy · Coeur d'Alene, ID

    Aug 15, 2026
    • Full-time
  83. $18.97–$28.46per hour

    Authorization Specialist-IR

    Inland Imaging · Spokane, WA

    7 weeks ago
    • Day shift
    • Part-time
  84. $18.00–$18.25per hour

    Laundry Attendant (South Hill Campus)

    Rockwood Retirement Communities · Spokane, WA

    5 weeks ago
    • Day shift
    • Part-time
  85. $22.00–$38.50per hour

    Authorizations Representative

    Whitman Hospital & Medical Clinics · Colfax, WA

    5 weeks ago
    • Day shift
    • Full-time
  86. $20per hour

    Weekend Scheduler - NOT REMOTE

    ComForCare Home Care · Coeur d'Alene, ID

    Aug 31, 2026
    • Weekend
    • Part-time
  87. $18.48–$21.56per hour

    Housekeeping Aid-EVS Technician

    Department of Veterans Affairs · Walla Walla, WA

    6 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  88. $16–$25per hour

    Wellness Worker - Registration Coordinator & Biometric Screener (CA, OR, WA, NV)

    Labcorp · Spokane, WA

    8 weeks ago
    • Part-time
  89. $22–$24per hour

    Patient Coordinator

    Aspen Dental · Spokane, WA

    Sep 1, 2026
    • Full-time
  90. $18.25–$20.25per hour

    Food Service Utility Worker

    Spokane Treatment & Recovery Services · Spokane, WA

    6 weeks ago
    • Part-time
  91. $20.41–$26.86per hour

    Front Desk Associate (Temporary)

    Excelsior Wellness · Family Medicine · Spokane, WA

    5 weeks ago
    • Temporary
  92. $20–$22per hour

    Part Time Scheduler - NOT REMOTE

    ComForCare Home Care · Coeur d'Alene, ID

    3+ months ago
    • Part-time
  93. $17.50–$23.00per hour

    Evening Cook

    Sullivan Park Senior Living · Spokane Valley, WA

    3+ months ago
    • Evening shift
    • Full-time
  94. $17.13–$19.00per hour

    Dietary Aide

    Sullivan Park Care Center · Spokane Valley, WA

    7 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  95. Pay not listed

    Front Office Receptionist - Pediatrics

    Kaniksu Community Health · Business Operations · Sandpoint, ID

    5 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  96. Pay not listed

    Housekeeping

    Orchard View Post Acute · Lewiston, ID

    7 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  97. $17.30–$21.28per hour

    Patient Services Technician (On-Call)

    Pioneer Human Services · Spokane, WA

    8 weeks ago
    • Per diem
  98. Pay not listed

    Patient Safety Attendant

    Kootenai Health · Behavioral Health · Coeur d'Alene, ID

    4 weeks ago
    • Night shift
    • Per diem
    • 2 postings
  99. $18.50–$31.89per hour

    Patient Services Triage

    Spokane Eye Clinic · Spokane, WA

    4 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  100. $18.01–$27.01per hour

    Env SVCS WKR/Housekeeper

    Inland Northwest Behavioral Health · Spokane, WA

    5 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  101. $20.41–$26.86per hour

    Front Desk Associate

    Excelsior Wellness · Family Medicine · Spokane, WA

    6 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  102. $21.07–$31.60per hour

    Patient Access Technician

    MultiCare · Spokane Valley, WA

    Also in Spokane

    4 weeks ago
    • Night shift
    • Part-time
  103. Pay not listed

    Housekeeper - PRN

    Cascadia Healthcare · Silverton of Cascadia · Silverton, ID

    4 weeks ago
    • Shift varies
    • Per diem
    • Training provided
  104. $20.96per hour

    Receptionist

    Spokane Health & Rehabilitation · Spokane, WA

    5 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  105. $18.53–$27.10per hour

    Environmental Services Worker - Evergreen

    Pullman Regional Hospital · Pullman, WA

    6 weeks ago
    • Shift varies
    • Full-time
  106. $16.60–$24.90per hour

    Intake Coordinator (North Idaho Home Health)

    North Idaho Home Health (Optum) · Coeur d'Alene, ID

    6 weeks ago
  107. $17.13–$23.75per hour

    Cook

    Shriners Children's Spokane · Spokane, WA

    8 weeks ago
    • Per diem
  108. $21.00–$36.75per hour

    Patient Financial Services Representative

    Whitman Hospital & Medical Clinics · Colfax, WA

    Sep 10, 2026
    • Full-time
  109. $18.39–$26.39per hour

    Environmental Services Technician

    Providence · Holy Family Hospital-Spokane · Spokane, WA

    4 weeks ago
    • Evening shift
    • Part-time
  110. $19.45–$29.17per hour

    Cook

    Inland Northwest Behavioral Health · Spokane, WA

    6 weeks ago
    • Per diem
  111. $17.13–$20.00per hour

    Dietary Aide

    Sullivan Park Care Center · Spokane Valley, WA

    Aug 18, 2026
    • Full-time
  112. Pay not listed

    Front Office Receptionist - Float

    Kaniksu Community Health · Business Operations · Sandpoint, ID

    8 weeks ago
    • Full-time
  113. $18.06–$27.09per hour

    Environmental Services Technician (EVS Tech)

    Shriners Children's Spokane · Spokane, WA

    Aug 13, 2026
    • Per diem
  114. Pay not listed

    Housekeeper

    Cascadia Healthcare · Royal Plaza Health & Rehabilitation · Lewiston, ID

    5 weeks ago
  115. $25.50–$39.60per hour

    Health Information Management - Coder

    Pullman Regional Hospital · Pullman, WA

    3+ months ago
    • Full-time
  116. Pay not listed

    Front Office Receptionist

    Kaniksu Community Health · Business Operations · Sandpoint, ID

    3+ months ago
    • Full-time
  117. $18.51–$27.54per hour

    Food Production Worker

    MultiCare · Spokane Valley, WA

    7 weeks ago
    • Day shift
    • Part-time
  118. $17.26–$25.87per hour

    Health Unit Coordinator

    Providence · Mount Carmel Hospital-Colville · Colville, WA

    5 weeks ago
    • Day shift
    • Per diem
  119. Pay not listed

    Housekeeper

    Cascadia Healthcare · Mountain Valley of Cascadia · Kellogg, ID

    6 weeks ago
  120. $19.51–$28.08per hour

    Patient Surgical Financial Coordinator

    MultiCare · Rockwood Clinic · Spokane, WA

    8 weeks ago
    • Day shift
    • Full-time
  121. $17.60–$26.26per hour

    Cook/Culinary Aide - Full Time

    Cascadia Healthcare · Colfax Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia · Colfax, WA

    Aug 19, 2026
    • Full-time
  122. $17.26–$25.87per hour

    Medical Records Clerk - Health Information Management

    Providence · Liberty Lake, WA

    5 weeks ago
    • Day shift
    • Full-time
  123. $17.60–$23.70per hour

    Laundry Aide/Housekeeper

    Cascadia Healthcare · Colfax Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia · Colfax, WA

    Aug 19, 2026
  124. $18.36–$28.11per hour

    Cook - Dietary

    Providence · St Josephs Hospital-Chewelah · Chewelah, WA

    6 weeks ago
    • Shift varies
    • Part-time
  125. Pay not listed

    Cook

    Cascadia Healthcare · Cascadia of Lewiston · Lewiston, ID

    3+ months ago
  126. Pay not listed

    Housekeeper - Full Time

    Cascadia Healthcare · Cascadia of Lewiston · Lewiston, ID

    3+ months ago
    • Full-time
  127. $17.97–$26.92per hour

    Cook

    Providence · St Lukes Rehab-Spokane · Spokane, WA

    6 weeks ago
    • Shift varies
    • Full-time
  128. Pay not listed

    Housekeeper - PRN

    Cascadia Healthcare · Cascadia of Lewiston · Lewiston, ID

    3+ months ago
    • Per diem
  129. $17.25–$24.82per hour

    Food Service Attendant

    Providence · St Lukes Rehab-Spokane · Spokane, WA

    6 weeks ago
    • Shift varies
    • Full-time
  130. $17.97–$26.92per hour

    Cook

    Providence · Mount Carmel Hospital-Colville · Colville, WA

    Sep 4, 2026
    • Shift varies
    • Per diem

Patient support jobs in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene & the Inland Northwest: common questions

How much do patient support staff make in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and the Inland Northwest?

Posted pay ranges for patient support jobs in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and the Inland Northwest typically start around $18.48 an hour and top out around $26.65, across 93 current postings from 28 employers, Washington and Idaho together. Where a new hire starts depends on experience and, at union employers, the step on the pay scale. As of November 11, 2026.

Who is hiring patient support staff in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and the Inland Northwest?

Providence has the most openings (21), followed by Cascadia Healthcare (13), Kootenai Health (9), MultiCare (8) and Pullman Regional Hospital (8). 36 employers have patient support jobs open in all.

Are there night shift patient support jobs in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and the Inland Northwest?

Yes: 4 of the current postings are night shift. There are also 21 day shift postings, 5 evening shift postings, 2 weekend shift postings and 21 postings with varying or rotating shifts.

Are there part-time or per diem patient support jobs in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and the Inland Northwest?

Current postings: 70 full-time, 28 part-time, 14 per diem and 1 temporary.

Are there patient support jobs with training provided?

Yes: 2 of the current postings say the employer provides the training.

Do patient support jobs in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and the Inland Northwest offer sign-on bonuses?

2 of the current postings mention a sign-on or hiring bonus.