MA Nampa Cancer Institute Clinic Part-Time

Trinity Health•Nampa, ID

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care. The Cancer Institute is now hiring for a part-time Medical Assistant at our Nampa Cancer Institute located on the Nampa Medical Center campus! Position Summary and Highlights: This position will primarily support a Nurse Practitioner and also help support other providers and clinical support staff. The Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute is proud to be the leading cancer program in Idaho and Eastern Oregon. Our committed team of oncologists and surgeons use advanced technology to provide the highest quality of care for all types of cancer, treating it at the earliest stage. The Cancer Institute has the region’s largest and most robust clinical trials program.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required at hire.
MA certification required within 90 days of hire from one of the following Saint Alphonsus approved agencies: American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Healthcare Association (CCMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA), National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA), American Medical Certification Association (CMAC), National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE MA).
New Graduates: 1) MA certificate of completion required from an accredited program or school. 2) Completion of either a 100-hour MA externship or 6 months MA experience in lieu of the externship hours even with MA certification.
Medical Assistant with Experience: 1 Year of MA experience OR Current MA Certification OR obtain or renew certification within 90 days from hire from approved credentialing agencies listed above.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire.
Obtaining the MA certification typically requires completing an MA Program or working as a Medical Assistant for at least 1 year. See each of the credentialing organization sites for additional details. EMT and CNA certifications will not count towards an MA certification.

Responsibilities

Rooming patients and taking vitals
Complete chart prep
Assist patients with moving within the clinic
Set up for procedures
Schedule new patients, follow up visits, and other appointments within the hospital such as chemotherapy or radiation appointments, and complete related paperwork
Coordinate with pre-auth and dosimetry staff to schedule procedures
Provide comfort to patients who come for treatment
Occasionally assist the provider with bone marrow biopsies
Perform phlebotomy