MA Boise Heart Care Full-Time
About The Position
Saint Alphonsus Health System is hiring a team-oriented and compassionate Medical Assistant for its Heart Care Institute clinic on the Boise Regional Medical Center campus. The position supports surgeons, cardiologists, advanced practice providers, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in General Cardiology and subspecialties including Electrophysiology, Structural Heart, Interventional Cardiology, and care following chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Along with primary Medical Assistant duties, the role performs EKGs, places heart monitors, and educates patients on monitor use. It also involves completing prior authorizations, responding to patient calls, and working in the in-basket. The clinic provides educational opportunities, including bi-weekly lunch-and-learns with providers and content experts and online learning modules during orientation. The team is described as supportive of learning, with a friendly provider group. The role is based at 6140 N. Curtisian Ave., Suite 200, Boise, Idaho, on the Boise Regional Medical Center campus. The schedule is 40 hours per week across four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with a start time around 7:00 or 7:30 a.m. The position does not work weekends or major holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required at hire.
- Obtain Medical Assistant certification within 90 days of hire from an approved credentialing agency: AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NHA (CCMA), NCCT (NCMA), NAHP (NRCMA), AMCA (CMAC), or NPCE MA.
- New graduates must have completed a Medical Assistant certificate program at an accredited program or school and completed a 100-hour MA externship or have six months of MA experience in lieu of the externship hours, even if certified.
- Medical Assistants with experience must have one year of MA experience or current MA 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-only work experience does not qualify for the MA position; EMT and CNA certifications do not count toward MA certification.
- Team-oriented and self-motivated, with strong critical-thinking skills and an interest in developing relationships with physicians and patients.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with cardiac medications.
- Experience with EKG placement.
- Knowledge of cardiac rhythms.
Responsibilities
- Support surgeons, cardiologists, advanced practice providers, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners across General Cardiology and related subspecialties.
- Perform EKGs.
- Place heart monitors on patients and educate them on how to use the monitors.
- Complete prior authorizations.
- Handle patient calls and tasks in the in-basket.
- Perform primary Medical Assistant duties.
Benefits
- Market-competitive pay.
- Generous paid time off.
- Multiple 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 and support for learning and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
