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 General Surgical Services clinic is now hiring for a Medical Assistant to support to become part of our healthcare team offering an excellent patient experience!

Position Summary & Highlights:

• This MA position will help support a Surgeon and APP in the General Surgery and Bariatrics clinic, along with other clinical support staff.

• In this MA position you will be assisting with the delivery of patient care under the directions of the Medical Director and his provider team and an RN Supervisor in our busy surgery clinic.

• 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.

• *Please note requirements for the MA position as very specific. Please make sure you can meet the minimum requirements listed below before applying.

• CNA and EMT certifications will not count towards an MA certification.

What Will You Do:

• 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, is extremely organized - a task master, and not afraid of prompt changes.

Work Schedule:

• 40 hours/week: either 5 days/week or 4 and a half days/week, Mondays - Fridays.

• Shifts would be either a 7:30am or 8:00am start and either a 4:30pm or 5:00pm end time, based on clinic needs.

• There may be a possibility the position could work alternating 4 - 10 hour shifts.

Locations:

• 1072 N Liberty St Ste 300, Boise, Idaho 83704 

• Located on the Boise Regional Medical Center campus, off of I-184 and Curtis Road

• Some providers will see patients in an outreach setting at other clinics in the Treasure Valley.

Learn more about Surgery Services:

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

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 (NRCMA)

  • American Medical Certification Association (CMAC)

  • National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE MA)

• 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 nat