MA Neurosurgery Clinic Full-Time

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

8d•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 Neuroscience Institute is now hiring for a team-oriented and personable Medical Assistant for our Neurosurgery Clinic located on the Boise Regional Medical Center campus! This Medical Assistant position will provide direct support to two providers in the clinic. The clinic boasts a culture of collaborative, autonomous, connected, welcoming, hardworking, and rewarding. Please make sure you meet the minimum requirements (see below) for this position before applying. CNA and EMT certification/experience does not qualify for this position. As the regional provider of advanced neurological services, Saint Alphonsus neurologists provide care for patients with complex conditions, neurodegenerative disorders, seizures, and general neurological disease. The Saint Alphonsus Medical Group Neurosurgery clinics are a resource for the microsurgical treatment of neurological conditions. Our board-certified neurosurgeons specialize in the surgical treatment of neurological cases ranging from neck and spine problems to the most complex neurovascular disorders. The Neurosurgery clinic team works in tandem with our neurosurgical team as well as supporting our neuro-ophthalmologist who is the only one in the state of Idaho!

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. See each of the credentialing organization sites for additional details.
EMT and CNA certifications will not count towards an MA certification.

Responsibilities

In addition to rooming patients and taking vitals, you will perform prior authorizations for medications, procedures, and imaging.
Complete chart prep, follow up on imaging orders, calling patients with surgery instructions, and an occasional set up for a procedure.
You will work in a great positive team environment along side other MAs, RNs, and front office staff.
Need to be able to consistently anticipate what needs to be done for a successful visit with the surgeons. This is a very fast paced clinic, mentally and physically, requiring rooming upwards of 20-25 patients each clinical day.
Be reliable, a proactive diligent worker, eager to learn, has an interest in the neuroscience field, and likes to be challenged and able to handle stressful situations at times.
Be friendly and confident, enjoy providing attentive and compassionate patient care, have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Enjoy working with patients of all ages and enjoy working independently and in a team environment!