MA Boise Heart Institute 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 specialties including Electrophysiology, Structural Heart, Interventional Cardiology, and care following chemotherapy and radiation treatment. The clinic provides educational opportunities, including biweekly lunch-and-learns with providers and content experts and online learning modules during orientation. In addition to primary Medical Assistant duties, the role includes performing EKGs, placing heart monitors and educating patients on their use, completing prior authorizations and patient calls, and handling in-basket tasks. The position is based at 6140 N. Curtisian Ave., Suite 200, Boise, Idaho, on the Boise Regional Medical Center campus.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required at hire.
- Medical Assistant certification is required within 90 days of hire from an approved credentialing agency.
- For new graduates: Medical Assistant certificate of completion from an accredited program or school, plus completion of a 100-hour Medical Assistant externship or six months of Medical Assistant experience in lieu of the externship hours.
- 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.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network is required at hire.
- CNA-only work experience does not qualify for the position; EMT and CNA certifications do not count toward Medical Assistant certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with cardiac medications.
- Experience with EKG placement.
- Knowledge of cardiac rhythms.
- Team-oriented, self-motivated, driven, and comfortable being challenged.
- Strong critical-thinking skills.
- Enjoys developing relationships with physicians and patients.
Responsibilities
- Support surgeons, cardiologists, advanced practice providers, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in General Cardiology and cardiac subspecialties.
- Perform EKGs.
- Place heart monitors on patients and educate patients on their use.
- Complete prior authorizations and patient calls.
- Handle tasks in the in-basket.
- Perform primary Medical Assistant duties.
Benefits
- Market-competitive pay.
- Generous paid time off.
- Multiple options for comprehensive benefits beginning on day one.
- Retirement planning and matching.
- College savings plans for family.
- Multiple life insurance plans.
- Employee Assistance Programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Educational opportunities for learning and career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
