MA Neurosurgery Clinic Full-Time

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Health System is hiring a team-oriented, personable Medical Assistant for its Neurosurgery Clinic on the Boise Regional Medical Center campus. The role provides direct support to two providers in a collaborative, fast-paced clinic and works alongside medical assistants, registered nurses, and front-office staff. The clinic supports neurosurgical care for conditions ranging from neck and spine problems to complex neurovascular disorders, and also supports a neuro-ophthalmologist. The position may occasionally cover at the Boise Neurology clinic in the same building or at the Nampa clinic on the Nampa Medical Center campus. The Medical Assistant helps ensure successful patient visits by anticipating clinic needs and providing attentive, compassionate care. The role requires handling a busy clinical schedule, including rooming approximately 20–25 patients on clinical days, and may involve mentally and physically demanding work and stressful situations. The position is 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday, around 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The clinic is closed on Fridays, and staff rotate days off or early departures. Shift times may vary based on provider and clinic needs. The position is based at 1072 N. Liberty Street, Suite 200, Boise, Idaho.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required at hire.
Medical Assistant certification from an approved credentialing agency is required within 90 days of hire. Approved agencies include AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NHA (CCMA), NCCT (NCMA), NAHP (NRCMA), AMCA (CMAC), and NPCE MA.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network is required at hire.
For new graduates: a Medical Assistant certificate of completion from an accredited program or school is required, along with a 100-hour Medical Assistant externship or six months of Medical Assistant experience in lieu of externship hours, even with Medical Assistant certification.
For experienced Medical Assistants: one year of Medical Assistant experience, or current Medical Assistant certification, or obtaining or renewing certification within 90 days of hire from an approved credentialing agency.
CNA and EMT certifications or experience do not qualify as Medical Assistant certification.
Ability to manage a fast-paced clinic and room upwards of 20–25 patients per clinical day.
Reliability, initiative, diligence, willingness to learn, and interest in neuroscience.
Ability to handle stressful situations and work independently as well as in a team.
Strong communication, attention-to-detail, and organizational skills.
Friendly and confident approach to patient care.

Nice To Haves

Enjoys working with patients of all ages.
Eager to learn and interested in the neuroscience field.

Responsibilities

Room patients and take vital signs.
Complete prior authorizations for medications, procedures, and imaging.
Prepare patient charts.
Follow up on imaging orders.
Call patients with surgery instructions.
Occasionally set up for a procedure.
Anticipate what is needed to support successful visits with the surgeons.
Provide attentive and compassionate patient care while working with patients of all ages.
Work collaboratively with medical assistants, registered nurses, and front-office staff.
Occasionally cover at the Boise Neurology clinic or the Nampa clinic.