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 Saint Alphonsus Neuroscience Institute is looking for a team-oriented and personable Medical Assistant for our Boise Neurosurgery Clinic!

Position Summary & Highlights :

• This Medical Assistant position will provide direct support to one of our neurosurgeons and their physician assistant.

• The clinic boasts a culture of collaborative, autonomous, connected, welcoming, hardworking, and rewarding.

• As the regional provider of advanced neurological services,Saint Alphonsus neurologists (https://www.saintalphonsus.org/specialty/neurosciences/our-team) provide care for patients with complex conditions, neurodegenerative disorders, seizures, and general neurological disease.

• Neurologic conditions treated include: Stroke Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease and essential tremors, Neuromuscular dysfunction, Migraine, Multiple sclerosis, Memory conditions, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

• We also work in tandem with our neurosurgical team as well as supporting our neuro-ophthalmologist who is the only one in the state of Idaho!

What Will You Do :

• In addition to rooming patients and taking vitals, you will perform prior authorizations for medications, procedures, and imaging, complete chart prep, follow up on imaging orders, calling patients with their surgery instructions, and an occasional set up for a procedure.

• You will work in a great positive team environment along side other MAs, RNs, and front office staff.

• An ideal candidate will need to be able to consistently anticipate what needs to be done for a successful visit with the surgeons. This is a very fast paced clinic, mentally and physically, requiring rooming upwards of 20-25 patients each clinical day.

• You will also be reliable, proactive diligent worker, is eager to learn, has an interest in the neuroscience field, and likes to be challenged and able to handle stressful situations at times.

• You will also be friendly and confident, enjoy providing attentive and compassionate patient care, have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

• You will enjoy working with patients of all ages and enjoy working independently and in a team environment!

Work Schedule :

• 40 hours per week, Mondays – Fridays, around the hours of 7:30am – 4:30pm. There is no clinic on Fridays so the clinic has a rotation of who has a day off or leaves early.

• Shift start and end times may vary based on provider and clinic needs.

Location :

• 1072 N. Liberty Street, Ste. 200, Boise, ID 83704 (On the Boise Regional Medical Center campus - I-184 & Curtis Road)

• May help occasionally cover at the Boise Neurology clinic located in the same building , Ste. 303 or at the clinic in Nampa on the Nampa Medical Center campus.

Learn more about the Neurosurgery Services :

https://www.saintalphonsus.org/specialty/neurosciences/neurosurgery

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 externshipis 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 (https://www.saintalphonsus.org/careers/search-openings/details?j=00137722_Speech%20Therapist%20PRN) 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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