MA Joint Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic Full-Time Days

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Health System is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Joint Preservation and Reconstruction Orthopedics clinic near Boise Regional Medical Center. The role rotates among the clinic’s Joint Orthopedic surgeons and providers and may also float to the Orthopedic Trauma and Sports Medicine clinics in the same building. The clinics provide surgical and non-surgical care, supported by orthopedic surgeons and interdisciplinary clinical teams. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for provider visits, supports daily clinic operations, handles patient communications and clinical documentation, and assists with procedures and authorizations. The ideal candidate is interested in sports medicine and orthopedics, learns quickly, has an easygoing personality, and is a flexible team player. This is a full-time, day-shift position scheduled for 40 hours per week in five 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, generally between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The clinic is located at 6500 W Emerald, Boise, Idaho 83704.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required at hire.
Obtain Medical Assistant certification within 90 days of hire from a Saint Alphonsus-approved agency: AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NHA (CCMA), NCCT (NCMA), NAHP (NRCMA), AMCA (CMAC), or NPCE MA.
For new graduates: Medical Assistant certificate of completion from an accredited program or school, plus completion of a 100-hour Medical Assistant externship or six months of Medical Assistant experience in place of the externship hours, even with Medical Assistant certification.
For Medical Assistants with experience: one year of Medical Assistant experience, or current Medical Assistant certification, or obtain or renew certification within 90 days of hire through an approved credentialing agency.
Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers from AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network is required at hire.
EMT and CNA certifications do not count toward Medical Assistant certification.

Nice To Haves

Interest in sports medicine and orthopedics.
Quick learner.
Easygoing personality.
Flexible team player willing to help with whatever is needed.

Responsibilities

Room patients and prepare them to meet with the provider or surgeon.
Manage patient phone calls and clinical messages.
Complete medication reconciliation, medication audits, and chart audits to support quality and compliance initiatives.
Assist providers and surgeons with daily clinic needs, including chart preparation, preparing injections for minor procedures, applying durable medical equipment (DME), and removing sutures.
Stock rooms and clinical supplies.
Assist with prior authorizations and MRI authorizations.
Rotate among Joint Orthopedic surgeons and providers and, as needed, float to Orthopedic Trauma and Sports Medicine clinics in the same building.