What are the responsibilities and job description for the MA Eagle Heart Institute Full-Time Days position at Saint Alphonsus Health System?
The Heart Institute Eagle clinic is now hiring a motivated and adaptable Medical Assistant for our award winning and growing Heart Institute family
Job Summary:
- This MA position will help support an established Interventional Cardiologist at the outreach clinic located at our Eagle Health Plaza and also at our Nampa clinic when the provider is on-call.
- The clinic offers a lot of educational opportunities with bi-weekly lunch and learns with providers and content experts. They also offer online learning modules during orientation to help with cardiac knowledge base.
- This clinic boasts a great team environment and friendly providers that encourage learning.
- The Saint Alphonsus Heart Institute offers highly trained heart specialists who treat the most common to the most complex heart conditions.
- The Heart Institute offers state-of-the-art Heart Centers in Boise and Nampa and outreach patient care to other cities and towns in the Treasure Valley
Key Responsibilities:
- You will work with the doctor, NP, and another MA at the clinic.
- In addition to primary MA duties, you will perform EKGs and place heart monitors on patients and educate patients on their use, and set up stress tests.
- You will complete prior authorizations and patient calls, and tasks in the in-basket.
- An ideal candidate for this position is a team player who is self-motivated and likes to be challenged, is highly adaptable, and has strong critical thinking skills. You enjoy developing relationships with physicians and patients.
- Experience with cardiac medications, EKG placement, and rhythm knowledge is a plus.
Work Schedule:
- 40 hours per week, 4 - 10 hour shifts, Mondays - Fridays (Tuesdays off), 7:00am - 5:30pm
Location:
- Saint Alphonsus Eagle Health Plaza: 323 E Riverside Dr. Ste. 224 Eagle, ID 83616
- Nampa Heart Institute (On-Call weeks): 4424 E Flamingo Ave, Ste 300 Nampa, ID 83687
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 MA 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.
Highlights and Benefits:
- 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 www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more
About Us:
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.
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- Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.
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