Medical Assistant
About The Position
Beacon Clinic is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Boise, Idaho office, which opened in January 2026 to provide medical oncology and hematology services. The role supports the launch of the office and helps deliver patient-focused care. Beacon Clinic provides medical oncology and hematology, radiation oncology, rheumatology, and urology services. Its mission is to provide compassionate, personalized cancer care and accompany patients throughout their cancer journey. The Medical Assistant supports patient visits and clinical operations, including rooming patients, gathering information and specimens, carrying out provider orders, maintaining accurate charts, coordinating appointments and referrals, communicating with patients, and assisting providers with examinations and procedures. The role also involves phlebotomy, specimen processing, EKG testing, clinical correspondence, and keeping exam rooms prepared.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CMA certificate or equivalent experience and willingness to earn CMA certification.
- CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.
- Compassionate and caring bedside manner.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Ability to manage conflict and reach good resolutions.
- Ability to multitask and anticipate providers’ needs.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of experience as a medical assistant or in a related role is preferred.
- Medical oncology terminology is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in EKG, venipuncture, and managing lab work and genetic testing is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Room patients; collect vital signs and specimens; administer shots; and carry out orders such as labs, biopsies, and referrals.
- Assist with patient intake forms, including social and family history, medication lists, review of systems, and preventative measures.
- Prepare patient charts and review imaging, labs, pathology, and other reports to ensure records are current.
- Schedule follow-up appointments, prior-authorization procedures, and hospital admissions.
- Return phone calls within 24 to 48 hours of receipt.
- Monitor patient progress and determine follow-up actions needed to meet patient needs and provide quality care throughout the patient experience.
- Evaluate, document, and distribute applicable clinical correspondence in a timely manner.
- Perform phlebotomy, routine or specialty blood draws, specimen processing, and quality controls.
- Perform EKG testing per provider orders.
- Process medical refill requests, help triage patient calls, and manage referrals to hospitals or other ambulatory facilities.
- Keep exam rooms clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
- Assist providers with patient exams and procedures as needed.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Eight paid holidays when the clinic is closed.
- Health insurance, including dental and vision.
- 401(k) plan.
- Professional development fund.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
