MA Outpatient Endocrinology & Diabetes Clinic Full-Time

Medical Assistant

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 Outpatient Endocrinology & Diabetes Clinic is now hiring for a driven and compassionate Medical Assistant for our full service, award winning clinics in Boise and Meridian.

This MA position will support an NP and work with a wide range of patient population that need longer term care at our clinics located in Boise and Meridian. The Saint Alphonsus team of Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Endocrinologist Physician, and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialists provide the care, guidance and education to our patients that they need to manage endocrinology and diabetes disorders successfully. The team will provide ongoing support and an individualized treatment plan that is carefully tailored to the needs of our patients and their families.

In addition to typical MA duties, you will also conduct point of care testing, complete prior authorizations, task inbox, and answer and return patient calls. You will also oversee the patient assistance medication program including providing applications to qualifying patients, processing the applications and sending them to the pharmaceutical companies and then tracking the approved patients and receiving the medication refills samples. You will work with a fun team that really focuses on patient centered care and works closely as a team. You will get to know patients and help them be successful in their diabetes outcomes. An ideal candidate will be a team player, have a positive and outgoing personality, have strong multi-tasking and organizational skills, and have solid communication skills. You will also have Epic experience, are dependable, and have strong self-initiative.

40 hours/week, 4 - 10 hour days, Tuesdays - Fridays Around the hours of 7:00am - 5:30pm Schedule may vary based on provider's schedule and staffing needs.

Boise Clinic: 901 N Curtis Rd Ste 501 - Boise, ID 83706 Meridian Clinic : 3250 W Cherry Ln - Meridian, ID 83642 Find more information on the Diabetes Care website.

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.

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon. We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one. Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop. We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.