MA Boise Pediatrics Clinic Full-Time

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Health System is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Boise Pediatrics clinic. The position works one-on-one with a pediatric physician and collaborates with other medical assistants and providers in a care-team environment. The clinic cares for children through services including well-child visits, immunizations, and diagnosis and treatment of chronic conditions. The role involves interacting with children and their parents or guardians and requires the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced clinic.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required at hire.
Medical Assistant certification required within 90 days of hire from a Saint Alphonsus-approved credentialing agency.
For new graduates: completion certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program or school, plus a 100-hour Medical Assistant externship or six months of Medical Assistant experience in lieu of externship hours, even with 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 through an approved agency.
Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network is required at hire.
EMT and CNA certifications do not count toward the Medical Assistant certification requirement.
An ideal candidate has prior experience in a pediatrics or family practice clinic, enjoys working with children and parents, can multitask and prioritize effectively, is team-oriented and flexible, and enjoys a fast-paced work environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a pediatrics or family practice clinic.
Enjoys working with children and parents.
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively; team-oriented and flexible.

Responsibilities

Room patients, collect medical histories, and take vital signs.
Administer immunizations and assist providers with minor procedures.
Perform point-of-care and other tests.
Complete tasks and orders in the task inbox.
Work one-on-one with a pediatric physician and collaborate with other medical assistants and providers.