Medical Assistant Baker City General Surgery Clinic Part-Time Days

Employment Type : Part 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 Baker City Family Medicine Clinic is now hiring for a motivated and team-oriented part-time Medical Assistant !

Position Summary & Highlights

The Medical Assistant will work in our outpatient General Surgery clinic promoting a positive experience in patient care with compassion and kindness.

You do not need to have healthcare or related experience as you will receive training on all aspects of the position and will have 15 months to obtain the national MA certification.

You will receive training and orientation that will allow you to support efficient clinic flow and communicate accurately and positively with team members.

The Baker City outpatient clinics sees patients from preventive screenings to chronic disease diagnosis and management.

What You Will Do :

As an MA you will have the opportunity to use a variety of skills and will see a variety of patients in a variety of areas including : Family Medicine Cardiology General Surgery Surgical Ophthalmology Occupational Medicine Endoscopy and Telemed.

You will escort patients back to exam room perform vital signs checks (temperature blood pressure height / weight) and maintain a clean safe well-stocked clinical area including patient examination rooms and equipment.

In addition to patient intake and vitals the MA may perform phlebotomy immunizations and also assist with procedures and injections.

Based on clinic needs you may perform clerical functions including appointment scheduling prior authorizations for insurance process insurance forms new patient referrals received from other clinics and tracking for laboratory / diagnostic tests and new patient referrals.

Based on clinic needs you may complete tests screenings and identified procedures on patients after competency validation for the MA or CNA.

An ideal candidate will have a strong desire to work in and learn about a patient care role have strong self-initiative and communication skills enjoy being part of a supportive team and willing to assist in all areas of the clinic.

Work Schedule / Training :

This position will work 24 hours per week during the work week Mondays - Fridays around the hours of 6 : 45am - 5 : 15pm.

The surgeon will be working 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off so the schedule will look like this :

Weeks 1 & 2 (General Surgeon out of office) :

Hours : 10 hours per week

Flexible Scheduling during these weeks (specific days / times to be determined based on department needs)

Weeks 3 & 4 (General Surgeon in office) :

Hours : 40 hours per week

Days : Monday through Friday (4 work days per week specific days to be determined based on department needs)

Shift : Approximately 0645 AM to 515 PM

Location :

3325 Pocahontas Road Baker City OR 97814

Learn more about the Baker City Clinic :

Medical Assistant Requirements :

High school graduate or equivalent required.

MA credentialing from one of the following organizations is required to be completed within 15 months of hire or transfer date :

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)

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

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.

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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.

Forbes Americas Best Large Employers 2025;

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

The regions 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

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.

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1