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Description:

The Cancer Institute is now hiring for a team-oriented and compassionate part-time Medical Assistant to work in the Caldwell Chemo Infusion clinic!

Position Summary & Highlights

What You Will Do:

• You will work in a small clinic environment with nurses and physicians focused on providing compassionate patient care.

• In addition to typical MA duties you will take vitals give injections assist patients with moving within the clinic and set up for procedures.

• You will also schedule patients for infusion and clinic visits and complete related paperwork coordinate with pre-auth and dosimetry staff to schedule procedures and provide comfort to patients who come for treatment.

• You will also work on the computer including items in the work queue scheduling new patients scheduling patients for procedures related appointments and follow up visits and complete related paperwork.

• An ideal candidate will be outgoing compassionate committed to the position longer-term and patient with orientation and training for the role.

• You will be comfortable with computers and related technology given the scheduling system and charting. Experience with Epic is a plus.

• You will also desire being part of a strong team and enjoy connecting with patients and developing relationships with them.

Work Schedule:

• 20 hours/week 2 - 10-hour days Tuesdays and Fridays around the hours of 7:30am - 6:00pm.

• This position will train with our schedulers in our Nampa infusion room as there is limited space in Caldwell infusion to train at the nurses station. This will be about 7 weeks of training in Nampa.

• Clinic start and end time can vary based on infusion schedule.

• This position will NOT work weekends or major holidays.

Orientation and Training:

• Orientation and training will require additional hours the first two weeks. If possible to flex up to 4 days a week through the entire orientation (8 weeks) would be ideal for better retention with complex scheduling.

• It will be at least 2-3 full days each week in the first two weeks plus self-paced e-learning modules you will be required to complete during that time.

• Includes General Orientation Epic Training and Clinical Regulatory Training.

Locations:

• Caldwell Clinic: 3123 Medical Dr. Ste B CaldwellID83605

• Nampa Infusion Clinic: 4400 E Flamingo Ave. Ste. 130 NampaID83687

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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.

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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 Americas Best Large Employers 2025;

• Forbes Americas Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025;

• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;

• The regions 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.