MA Meridian Health Plaza Family Medicine Clinic Full-Time

Trinity Health•Meridian, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Health System is seeking a personable, hard-working Medical Assistant for its Meridian Health Plaza Family Medicine Clinic. The position supports a busy Family Medicine provider and collaborates with other medical assistants and providers in a team-oriented workplace. The clinic serves patients across all ages and stages of life, addressing diagnosed health concerns and helping patients manage existing physical, mental, and social health issues. In addition to primary Medical Assistant duties, the role includes administering immunizations, completing child wellness visits, assisting with minor procedures, performing phlebotomy and point-of-care testing, conducting urinalyses and ear lavages, and handling tasks and orders in the task inbox. The ideal candidate has Medical Assistant experience in family or internal medicine, enjoys working with older adult patients, and brings strong customer service, follow-through, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills. The schedule is 40 hours per week, four 10-hour days, Monday through Friday, with a set day off and a 30-minute lunch. Hours are generally around 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; start and end times may change according to provider schedules and clinic staffing needs. The work location is 3025 W. Cherry Lane, Suite B, Meridian, Idaho 83642. A high school diploma or equivalent is required at hire. Medical Assistant certification from one of the listed approved credentialing agencies is required within 90 days of hire. New graduates must have a Medical Assistant certificate of completion from an accredited program or school, plus either a 100-hour Medical Assistant externship or six months of Medical Assistant experience in lieu of the externship hours. Candidates with experience must have one year of Medical Assistant experience or current Medical Assistant certification, or obtain or renew certification within 90 days of hire. 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 as Medical Assistant certification, and CNA-only work experience does not qualify for this position. Saint Alphonsus describes itself as a faith-based, not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada. The organization emphasizes patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, community-based care and a commitment to dignity, inclusion, and compassionate service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required at hire.
Medical Assistant certification required within 90 days of hire from an approved credentialing agency: 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), or National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE MA).
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network required at hire.
New graduates must have a Medical Assistant certificate of completion from an accredited program or school and either a 100-hour Medical Assistant externship or six months of Medical Assistant experience in lieu of externship hours.
Candidates with Medical Assistant experience must have one year of Medical Assistant experience or current Medical Assistant certification, or obtain or renew certification within 90 days of hire.
CNA-only work experience does not qualify; EMT and CNA certifications do not count as Medical Assistant certification.
Strong customer service, follow-through, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and provide excellent patient care.

Nice To Haves

Previous Medical Assistant experience in family medicine or internal medicine.
Enjoy working with older adult patients.

Responsibilities

Support a busy Family Medicine provider and assist other medical assistants and providers when needed.
Perform primary Medical Assistant duties.
Administer immunizations.
Complete child wellness visits.
Assist with minor procedures.
Perform phlebotomy.
Conduct point-of-care testing and urinalyses.
Perform ear lavages.
Complete tasks and orders in the task inbox.
Provide excellent patient care and collaborate in a team environment.