MA Boise Cancer Institute Full-Time Days

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

53d•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 Cancer Institute is now hiring for a team-oriented and compassionate Medical Assistant at their clinic on the Boise Regional Medical Center campus! Position Summary & Highlights This MA position will support a new Nurse Practitioner at the Boise Cancer Institute. Please make sure you meet the Minimum Requirements below before applying. CNA work experience does not qualify applicants for the MA position . See Minimum Requirements below for details. The Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute is proud to be the leading cancer program in Idaho and Eastern Oregon. Our committed team of oncologists and surgeons use advanced technology to provide the highest quality of care for all types of cancer, treating it at the earliest stage. We offer advanced diagnostic tools like low-dose CT and 3D imaging, precision radiation therapies, and integrated care plans and support programs. These help provide seamless care for patients and families. Saint Alphonsus also holds the region's largest clinical trials. What You Will Do: You will coordinate and partner with the clinical care team to help support all aspects of patient care while patients are undergoing treatment. This may include complete chart prep, assist patients with moving within the clinics, rooming and taking vitals, medication review, and setting up for procedures. You will also work a lot on the computer including items in the work queue, scheduling new patients, scheduling patients for procedures, related appointments, and follow up visits and complete related paperwork. An ideal candidate will have strong multitasking and communication skills, have self-initiative , detail-oriented, and knowledgeable and enjoy a fast-paced environment. You will have strong computer skills, knowledge of orders, and experience with Epic is a plus. You will also desire being part of a strong team and enjoy connecting with patients and developing relationships with them. Why Saint Alphonsus? 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required at hire
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 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)
MA certificate of completion required from an accredited program or school
Completion of either a 100-hour MA externship or 6 months MA experience in lieu of the externship hours even with MA certification
1 Year of MA experience OR Current MA Certification OR obtain or renew certification within 90 days from hire from approved credentialing agencies listed above
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

Nice To Haves

strong multitasking and communication skills
self-initiative
detail-oriented
knowledgeable and enjoy a fast-paced environment
strong computer skills
knowledge of orders
experience with Epic is a plus
desire being part of a strong team
enjoy connecting with patients and developing relationships with them

Responsibilities

coordinate and partner with the clinical care team to help support all aspects of patient care while patients are undergoing treatment
complete chart prep
assist patients with moving within the clinics
rooming and taking vitals
medication review
setting up for procedures
work a lot on the computer including items in the work queue
scheduling new patients
scheduling patients for procedures, related appointments, and follow up visits
complete related paperwork