The Center for Global Health and Healing is hiring for a team-oriented and compassionate part-time Medical Assistant for our clinic located in West Boise on Emerald, near the Boise Regional Medical Center!
Position Summary & HighlightsThis position will work with a busy Family Medicine Provider, but will also work with other MAs and providers as well in a care team environment.
The Center for Global Health & Healing (CGHH) was created to meet the needs of families and individuals who have initially resettled within the community through the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement program.
CGHH is comprised of the CARE Maternal/Child Health Clinic, International Clinic Family Medicine, Program for Survivors of Torture, Community Health Advisor Program, Travel Medicine, and Civil Surgeon Services.
CGHH provides a holistic model of care through trauma informed, culturally responsive, and linguistically appropriate services for culturally and linguistically diverse populations. CGHH is committed to participating in Healing Encounters that focus on the restoration of dignity, choice, and trust for all patients who seek care.
What You Will Do:In addition to primary MA duties, you will also conduct lab work, perform phlebotomy, administer immunizations, and prep injections.
You will assist with minor procedures, complete chart prep, make patient phone calls, schedule patients, answer phones when needed, and also complete tasks and orders in the task inbox. You will also work on process improvement projects.
It is similar to a family medicine clinic, focused on refugee patients who are new to the area.
An ideal candidate will enjoy collaborating in a team environment, is easy going, likes to learn, likes a busy clinic, and enjoys interacting with other cultures.
Work Schedule:30 hours per week, 3 - 10 hour shifts, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays around the hours of 7:00am – 5:30pm.
Location:6533 W. Emerald St. Boise, ID 83704 (near the Boise Regional Medical Center - I-184 and Curtis Road)
Learn more about the Center for Global Health & Healing:https://www.saintalphonsus.org/specialty/center-for-global-health-and-healing/
Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent required.
All Candidates: 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: Completion of either 6 months MA experience or completion of 100-hour MA externship is required 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 BenefitsWhen 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 InformationSaint 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.
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