MA Nampa/Fruitland Pain & Spine Clinic Full-Time

Trinity Health • Nampa, ID

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Health System is hiring two Medical Assistants for its Pain Management and Spine Clinic, supporting a new physician and APP in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. The clinic provides whole-person pain management, including physical therapy, injections, nutrition, exercise, relaxation, stress management, and biofeedback. Its Spine Care Center treats a range of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions through individualized plans designed to achieve strong outcomes with minimal intervention.

In addition to typical Medical Assistant duties, this role includes collecting medical histories and urine toxicology screens, educating patients, preparing charts, reviewing referrals, completing prior authorizations, scheduling procedures, responding to patient calls and MyChart messages, and cross-training with front-office staff. The position is based at hospital-affiliated clinics and involves more time on one's feet than a typical clinic role. The Medical Assistant will work across the Nampa and Fruitland clinics, including at least one day at each location.

The schedule is 40 hours per week over four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, approximately 6:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.; Fridays are off. The role includes clinic and procedure work as well as administrative days. The ideal candidate is compassionate, motivated, organized, efficient, dependable, and collaborative, with an interest in spine and nerve care and supporting patients with challenging diagnoses.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required at hire.
• Medical Assistant certification required within 90 days of hire from an approved agency: AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NHA (CCMA), NCCT (NCMA), NAHP (NRCMA), AMCA (CMAC), or 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, even if certified.
• Experienced Medical Assistants 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 for Healthcare Providers certification from AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network required at hire.
• EMT and CNA certifications do not count toward the Medical Assistant certification requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Compassion for patient care.
• Motivated self-starter who is highly organized, efficient, dependable, and a team player.
• Interest in the spine and nerve field and helping patients with challenging diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Perform typical Medical Assistant duties.
• Collect patients’ medical histories and urine toxicology screens.
• Provide patient education.
• Prepare charts and review referrals.
• Conduct prior authorizations.
• Schedule procedures.
• Respond to patient telephone calls and MyChart messages.
• Cross-train with front-office staff.
• Work across the Nampa and Fruitland clinics and support providers as scheduled.

Benefits

• Market-competitive pay.
• Generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive benefits options beginning on day one.
• Retirement planning and matching.
• College savings plans for family members.
• Multiple life insurance plans.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Educational opportunities for learning and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED