Employment Type:Full timeShift: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 Comprehensive Pain Management and Spine clinic, is now hiring an organized and efficient Medical Assistant to work at our clinic located inside the Boise Regional Medical Center!

Position Summary & Highlights:

This MA position will support a new provider in a fast-paced high-volume clinic.

Our Comprehensive Pain and Spine Program requires specialists that treat the whole person and not just their pain.

Our unique brand of pain management includes physical therapy, injections, nutrition, exercise, relaxation, stress management, and biofeedback techniques.

We help patients take an active role in controlling their own pain, beyond the effects of the drugs. We focus on facilitating the achievement of the best possible patient outcomes.

What You Will Do:

In addition, to typical MA duties, you will collect medical history, collect urine tox screens, and patient education.

You will also help with chart prep, referral review, conduct prior authorizations, schedule procedures, respond to telephone calls/MyChart messages from patients, and cross train with front office staff.

Since the position is located in the hospital you will be on your feet more than a typical clinic environment, at least 2 days a week as the other 2 days are procedure days and will be admin days.

An ideal candidate for this position has high compassion for patient care, is a motivated self-starter, highly organized and efficient, dependable, and a team player.

You will also have an interest in the spine and nerve field, and helping others who can present with more challenging diagnosis.

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week, 4 - 10 hour days, Mondays - Thursdays, Fridays off.

Clinic Location:

1055 N. Curtis Road, Boise, ID 83706 (Boise Regional Medical Center, South Tower.

Learn more about Comprehensive Pain and Spine Services:

https://www.saintalphonsus.org/specialty/pain-management/

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

MA certification required within 90 days of eligibility to take a national certification exam 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)

American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)

Completion of either 6 months MA experience or completion of 100-hour MA externship is required even with MA certification.

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 or CNA certification does 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 opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more!

Saint Alphonsus Facility Information:

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;

The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);

Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.