MA Global Health Family Medicine Clinic Part-Time Days

Medical Assistant Position

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 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!

This 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. Please make sure you meet the Minimum Requirements below before applying. CNA work experience does not qualify applicants for the MA position. 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.

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).

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required at hire. 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 below. 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 Healthcareer 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)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire.
• EMT and CNA certifications will NOT count towards an MA certification. 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.

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.

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.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.