MA Meridian Health Plaza Family Medicine Clinic Full-Time

Trinity Health•Meridian, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Health System is seeking a personable, hard-working Medical Assistant for the Meridian Health Plaza Family Medicine Clinic. The role supports a busy Family Medicine provider and collaborates with other medical assistants and providers in a team-oriented workplace. The clinic provides care for patients of all ages and stages of life, including addressing diagnosed health concerns and helping manage existing physical, mental, and social health issues. In addition to primary medical assistant duties, the position includes administering immunizations, completing child well visits, assisting with minor procedures, performing phlebotomy and point-of-care testing, conducting urinalyses and ear lavages, and completing tasks and orders in the task inbox. The schedule is 40 hours per week over four 10-hour days, Monday through Friday, with a set day off and a 30-minute lunch. Work is generally around 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; start and end times may change based on provider schedules and clinic staffing needs. The clinic is located at 3025 W. Cherry Lane, Suite B, Meridian, Idaho. Applicants must meet the listed education, certification, and experience requirements. A high school diploma or equivalent is required at hire. Medical assistant certification from an approved agency is required within 90 days of hire. New graduates must have completed an accredited medical assistant program and either a 100-hour externship or six months of medical assistant experience in lieu of the externship. Applicants with medical assistant experience must have one year of experience or current certification, or obtain or renew certification within 90 days of hire. Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers is required at hire. CNA- or EMT-only experience or certification does not qualify as medical assistant certification. Saint Alphonsus offers market-competitive pay, generous paid time off, comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, retirement planning and matching, college savings plans, life insurance options, Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities. The organization describes its workplace as supporting personal and professional growth and work-life balance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required at hire.
Medical assistant certification from an approved agency required within 90 days of hire. Accepted agencies include AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NHA (CCMA), NCCT (NCMA), NAHP (NRCMA), AMCA (CMAC), and NPCE MA.
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 place of the externship hours.
Applicants 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 through an approved agency.
Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers from AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network is required at hire.
CNA or EMT certifications do not count toward medical assistant certification; CNA-only work experience does not qualify.
Strong customer service, follow-through, critical-thinking, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team and provide excellent patient care.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical assistant experience in family medicine or internal medicine.
Enjoyment of working with older adult patients.

Responsibilities

Support a busy Family Medicine provider and assist other medical assistants and providers when needed.
Administer immunizations.
Complete child well visits.
Assist with minor procedures.
Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, urinalyses, and ear lavages.
Complete tasks and orders in the task inbox.
Provide patient care and contribute to a team-based clinic environment.