MA Women's Specialty Clinic Part-Time

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

2d•Hybrid

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 Women's Specialty Clinic is now hiring for a dedicated and highly detail-oriented part-time Medical Assistant! This MA position will support our physician and provider team and will work in both areas of the clinic, breast reconstruction and gynecology oncology. Our Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Linsey Etherington, MD, offers a number of different types of reconstructive surgeries that can help improve the problem, whatever it may be, offering a wide range of services including: Breast surgery and breast reconstruction, Facial reconstruction, Trunk and extremity reconstruction, Wound healing, and Flap surgery. We are fortunate to have Patrick Connor, MD, a highly-skilled board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist, and Polina Kokoulina, PA, who are committed to the comprehensive treatment of women with benign gynecologic conditions and gynecologic cancers. They understand the impact of cancer and its treatments on all aspects of women’s lives including future childbearing, sexuality, physical and emotional well-being—and the affect cancer can have on the patient’s whole family. We offer patients access to clinical trials, genetic counseling and cancer risk assessments. Additionally, there are specialized programs for cancer patients to help reduce fatigue and improve well-being following cancer treatments.

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: MA certificate of completion required from an accredited program or school.
New Graduates: 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.
EMT and CNA certifications will not count towards an MA certification.
Obtaining the MA certification typically requires completing an MA Program or working as a Medical Assistant for at least 1 year.

Nice To Haves

Flexible and adaptable
Enjoys learning
Proactive
Team-oriented
Willing to help
Enjoys developing rapport with patients and staff
Dedicated
Personable
High attention to detail

Responsibilities

Assist with minor procedures
POCT testing
Perform phlebotomy
Support surgery scheduling which includes coordinating with the Breast Care clinic and Cancer Institute
Support the providers in Oncology Genecology