Medical Assistant

**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** Day Shift **Description:** 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 Baker City Family Medicine Clinic is now hiring for a motivated and team-oriented full-time Medical Assistant! **Position Summary & Highlights** + The Medical Assistant will work in our outpatient clinic promoting a positive experience in patient care with compassion and kindness. + You will work as needed to help cover for staffing needs and assist others as needed in a supportive and team-oriented environment. + You will work closely with other Medical Assistants, RNs, and LPNs and under the supervision of the physician and/or Advanced Practice Provider and clinical oversight is provided by the RN Supervisor, Lead Nurse and/or SAMG Nursing Administration. + You will receive training and orientation that will allow you to support efficient clinic flow and communicate accurately and positively with team members. + The Baker City Family Medicine clinic sees patients from preventive screenings to chronic disease diagnosis and management. + Our providers can address diagnosed health concerns early, before they become serious, as well as help our patients better manage existing conditions including physical, mental, and social health issues across all ages and stages of life. **What You Will Do** **:** + As an MA you will have the opportunity to use a variety of skills and will see a variety of patients in a variety of areas including: Family Medicine, Cardiology, Surgical Ophthalmology, Occupational Medicine, Endoscopy, and Telemed. + You will escort patients back to exam room, perform vital signs checks (temperature, blood pressure, height/weight) and maintain a clean, safe, well-stocked clinical area, including patient examination rooms and equipment. + In addition to patient intake and vitals, the MA may perform phlebotomy, immunizations, and also assist with procedures and injections. + Based on clinic needs you may perform clerical functions including appointment scheduling, prior authorizations for insurance, process insurance forms, new patient referrals received from other clinics, and tracking for laboratory/diagnostic tests and new patient referrals. + Based on clinic needs you may complete tests, screenings, and identified procedures on patients after competency validation for the MA position. + An ideal candidate will have a strong desire to work in and learn about a patient care role, have strong self-initiative and communication skills, enjoy being part of a supportive team, and willing to assist in all areas of the clinic. **Work Schedule** **:** + 40 hours per week, either Mondays - Thursdays or Tuesdays - Fridays, around the hours of 6:45am - 5:15pm. **Location** **:** 3325 Pocahontas Road, Baker City, OR 97814 **Learn more about the Baker City Clinic** **:** ** **Medical Assistant Requirements** **:** + High school graduate or equivalent required. + MA credentialing from one of the following organizations is required to be completed within 15 months of hire or transfer date: + 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) + Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire. **Highlights and Benefits** 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. Visit ( to learn more! **Saint Alphonsus Facility Information** 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. + Forbes America's Best Large Employers 2025; + Forbes America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025; + Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health; + The region's most advanced Trauma Center (Level II); + Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life. **Our Commitment** Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran