Ambulatory Care Aide - Joint Orthopedics Clinic Full-Time Days

Trinity Health • Boise, ID

3d • Onsite

About The 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 Joint Preservation and Reconstruction Orthopedics Clinic is now hiring for an Ambulatory Care Aide to support the back-office clinical support staff. Position Summary & Highlights: The Ambulatory Care Aide will work at our Joint Preservation & Reconstruction clinic promoting a positive experience in patient care with compassion and kindness. You will receive training and orientation that will allow you to support efficient clinic flow and communicate accurately and positively with team members. Saint Alphonsus Health System provides a full continuum of orthopedic care to residents of the Treasure Valley, from Boise, Idaho to Baker City, Oregon and beyond. Conditions that affect the bones, muscle, tendons, and ligaments, including everything from sports injuries to degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis, trauma or cancer can all be treated by one of our orthopedic surgeons. Our highly skilled orthopedic surgeons and interdisciplinary clinical teams are regarded as among the finest in the region and many have received national acclaim for their quality care. They offer patients both surgical and non-surgical treatment options for their orthopedic problems. What You Will Do: You will work closely with Medical Assistants, RNs, and LPNs and under the supervision of the physician and/or Advanced Practice Provider and clinical oversight is provided by the RN Supervisor, Lead Nurse and/or SAMG Nursing Administration. 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. 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 ACA position. 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: This position will work 40 hours per week, Mondays - Fridays, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Learn more about Orthopedics at Saint Alphonsus: https://www.saintalphonsus.org/specialty/orthopedic-care/services/

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire

Responsibilities

• escort patients back to exam room
• perform vital signs checks (temperature, blood pressure, height/weight)
• maintain a clean, safe, well-stocked clinical area, including patient examination rooms and equipment
• 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
• complete tests, screenings, and identified procedures on patients after competency validation for the ACA position

Benefits

• market-competitive pay
• generous PTO
• 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
• Employee Assistance Programs
• tuition reimbursement
• educational opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED