MA Boise Cancer Institute Full-Time Days

Trinity Health • Boise, ID

4d • 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.

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)
• New Graduates: 1) MA certificate of completion required from an accredited program or school. 2) Completion of either a 100-hour MA externship or 6 months MA experience in lieu of the externship hours even with MA certification.
• 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.
• Obtaining the MA certification typically requires completing an MA Program or working as a Medical Assistant for at least 1 year.
• strong multitasking and communication skills
• self-initiative
• detail-oriented
• knowledgeable and enjoy a fast-paced environment
• strong computer skills
• knowledge of orders
• desire being part of a strong team and enjoy connecting with patients and developing relationships with them

Nice To Haves

• experience with Epic is a plus

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 and complete related paperwork

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees