Medical Assistant FloatAt 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 Occupational Medicine clinics are hiring for an outgoing and compassionate Medical Assistant as a float to our Boise, Nampa, and Caldwell clinics! Saint Alphonsus Occupational Medicine works closely with employers to minimize costs of work-related injuries and illnesses. This MA position will work as a float in Occupational Medicine, working primarily between the Boise clinic (located on West Emerald), the Nampa clinic (located at the Garrity clinic near the Nampa Medical Center), and the new Caldwell clinic (located on Aviation Way). These clinics see both scheduled and walk-in patients making each day different regarding patient volumes and patient complexity. Often times patients are visiting the clinic due to being injured on the job, which can be a very critical and sensitive time for these individuals. You will work as an MA float 2-3 days per week in Occupational Medicine, working primarily between the Boise clinic (located on West Emerald), the Nampa clinic (located at the Garrity clinic near the Nampa Medical Center), and the new Caldwell clinic (located on Aviation Way). You will also work in the front office 2 days per week in a patient service rep role, checking in patients, verifying insurance, etc. In the back office in the MA role you will assist patients with navigating the workers compensation system, perform drug screen collection, breath/alcohol testing, pulmonary function testing, TB testing, vaccinations, spirometry, EKGs, and audiograms. Process paperwork and work through the workers compensation process, including initiating, processing, and communicating with sureties and specialists pertaining to referrals. You will also work and be crossed trained in front office duties by our patient services reps. You will also have the opportunity to become certified in drug testing collection, breath/alcohol testing, and pulmonary function testing. An ideal candidate will be bilingual in Spanish or have a medical interpreter certification. You will have experience with providing a high level of customer/patient service as well as a high level of compassion and have an understanding of workers compensation as it pertains to occupational medicine. You will be open and honest and enjoy providing feedback and solutions to resolve problems. You will enjoy learning and have strong time management and prioritizing skills. If you are looking for an opportunity to work with a wonderful team, be able to challenge yourself each day, and learn a unique system then this is the position for you!
Work Schedule:
40 hours per week, Mondays - Fridays, around the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. Once fully trained, a 4-day 9 or 10 hour shift work week may be an option depending on staffing and patient volumes and is discussed in advance. The position will ideally work 1 day in Boise, 2 days in Nampa, and 2 days in Caldwell. On Thursdays and Fridays, you will work in the front office role primarily in Caldwell, but could work at other clinic locations as well. You may occasionally float to other Occupational Medicine clinics in the valley based on service line needs.
Locations:
Boise Clinic - 6051 W. Emerald Street, Boise, ID 83704 Nampa Clinic - 1150 N. Sister Catherine Way, Nampa, ID 83687 Caldwell Clinic - 712 Aviation Way, Caldwell, ID 83605
Minimum 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.
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 www.saintalphonsus.org/careers 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.
