MA Nampa Cancer Institute Clinic Lab Full-Time

Trinity Health•Nampa, ID

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Health System is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Nampa Cancer Institute Lab, located on the Nampa Medical Center campus. The role supports the in-clinic lab with phlebotomy and serves as a clinic scheduler for complex treatments. The Cancer Institute provides cancer care using advanced diagnostic tools, radiation therapies, integrated care plans, support programs, and clinical trials. The position combines lab and clinic support with scheduling duties. The Medical Assistant works with the clinical care team to support patients throughout treatment, including rooming patients, taking vital signs, placing orders, and assisting the RN and MA team as needed. Scheduling responsibilities include arranging complex treatments, procedures, and follow-up visits, working through the work queue, and completing related paperwork. The role may occasionally be assigned to the Caldwell clinic. The schedule is 40 hours per week over four 10-hour shifts: lab coverage on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays; clinic scheduling on Thursdays; and Wednesdays off. Shifts typically begin between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m. and end around 6:00 p.m., though clinic hours may vary with operational needs. Weekends and major holidays are not worked.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent by hire.
Medical Assistant certification from a Saint Alphonsus-approved agency within 90 days of hire, subject to the experience and new-graduate requirements described in the posting.
Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network at hire.
For new graduates: completion certificate from an accredited MA program or school, plus a 100-hour MA externship or six months of MA experience in lieu of the externship hours, even with MA certification.
For experienced Medical Assistants: one year of MA experience or current MA certification, or obtain or renew certification within 90 days of hire from an approved credentialing agency.
Strong experience with EPIC and knowledge of orders.
Proficiency, attention to detail, and knowledge appropriate to a fast-paced environment.
Interest in teamwork, connecting with patients, and developing patient relationships.

Responsibilities

Provide in-clinic phlebotomy coverage one day per week and serve as a second or backup phlebotomist two days per week.
Schedule complex treatments, procedures, and follow-up visits one day per week.
Complete work-queue items and related scheduling paperwork.
Support the RN and MA team with rooming, taking vital signs, placing orders, and other clinic needs when not needed in the lab.
Coordinate and partner with the clinical care team to support patients throughout treatment.
Occasionally work at the Caldwell clinic location.