MA Mobile Health Clinic PRN Days

Trinity Health•Nampa, ID

58d•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 Community Health and Well Being Team is looking to hire a PRN Medical Assistant for our Mobile Health Clinic that visits rural locations across the Treasure Valley! The mobile health clinic offers healthcare and vaccination services in rural and underserved communities in Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon – migrant farms, homeless shelters, patient homes, etc. In this MA position you would be working with marginalized and underserved populations; many do not speak English as their first language. This clinic operates like an Urgent Care model working with a provider and RN. The PRN position will not qualify for benefits, but qualifies for retirement and employee discounts. Full orientation and training will be required including in-person classes at our Boise Regional Medical Center. Some flexibility may be needed to complete the required training.

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 Healthcareer 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).
For New Graduates: 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.
For Medical Assistant with Experience: 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.
EMT and CNA certifications will not count towards an MA certification.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish
Medical interpreter certification

Responsibilities

Performing rooming, patient intakes, point of care testing, administering vaccinations, and assisting with provider exams, along with diabetes and heart screening.
Follow up with the patients and troubleshooting social determinants to ensure health and well-being.
Drive the RV after you have been trained in its operation.
Real time documentation in our medical record (Epic) with follow-up work after clinics required – patient results review and notification, provider communication, etc.
Performance and competency training of basic clinical skills: vitals, point of care testing, venipuncture, assisting with procedures, ear lavage, etc.