Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

The Nampa General Surgical Services clinic is now hiring for a Medical Assistant for our clinic located on the Nampa Medical Center campus!

Position Summary & Highlights:

• In this role you will assist with the delivery of patient care under the direction of the providers and an RN Supervisor in our busy surgery clinic.

• We specialize in surgical care for a wide range of conditions involving the abdomen, organs, and skin – including hernia surgery and robotic complex abdominal wall reconstruction.

• Our surgical teams are experts in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and in advanced subspecialty disciplines including General Surgery, Esophageal Health and Reflux, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Colorectal Surgery and Surgical Oncology.

What Will You Do:

• The position will support a busy, established physician.

• In addition to rooming patients, you will complete chart prep and assist with minor procedures.

• You will also perform patient follow up, surgery scheduling, assist with referrals, and conduct prior authorizations.

• An ideal candidate is flexible, able to multitask, and willing to adapt and learn.

• You will enjoy and help promote a positive work environment.

Work Schedule:

• 40 hours per week, Mondays - Thursdays, 8:00am - 5:00pm, and Fridays, 8:00am - 12:00pm. Hours can vary based on clinic needs.

Locations:

• Nampa Medical Center Campus, 4400 E Flamingo Ave Ste 200, Nampa, Idaho 83687

• Our providers do outreach to Ontario a few times a month.

Learn more about Surgery Services:

https://www.saintalphonsus.org/specialty/surgery/

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required at hire.

• MA certification required within 90 days of hire from one of the following Saint Alphonsus approved agencies:

  • American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA)

  • American Medical Technologists (RMA)

  • National Healthcare Association (CCMA)

  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA)

  • National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP)

• New Graduates: 1) MA certificate of completion required from an accredited program or school. 2) Completion of either a 100-hour MA externship or 6 months MA experience in lieu of the externship hours even with MA certification.

• Medical Assistant with Experience: 1 Year of MA experience OR Current MA Certification OR obtain or renew certification within 90 days from hire from approved credentialing agencies listed above.

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire.

• *Obtaining the MA certification typically requires completing an MA Program or working as a Medical Assistant for at least 1 year. See each of the credentialing organization sites for additional details. EMT and CNA certifications will not count towards an MA certification.

Highlights and Benefits

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.

• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.

• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational o