MA Boise Heart Institute Full-Time

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

College savings plans

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Heart Institute on the Boise Regional Medical Center campus. The role involves EKGs, patient education, and close collaboration with cardiologists and APPs in General Cardiology and subspecialties.

Ideal candidates hold an MA certificate and BLS, with 1 year of MA experience preferred. This full-time position offers a day shift, excellent learning opportunities, and a strong team environment within a faith-based health

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required at hire.
• MA certification within 90 days from approved agencies is required.
• New graduates: MA program completion or externship hours acceptable.
• 1 year MA experience or certification within 90 days of hire if experienced.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required at hire.
• EMT and CNA certifications do not count toward MA certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs and place heart monitors on patients.
• Support surgeons, cardiologists, APPs, PAs, and NPs in General Cardiology and subspecialties.
• Complete prior authorizations and patient calls and in-basket tasks.
• Develop relationships with physicians and patients; provide compassionate care.
• Educate patients on heart monitor use and treatment plans.

Skills

EKG placement

Cardiology knowledge

Patient education

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

MA certification within 90 days

Job description

About the Position

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 Heart Care Institute is now hiring for a team-oriented and compassionate Medical Assistant at our clinic on the Boise Regional Medical Center campus!

Position Summary & Highlights

This MA position will help support surgeons, cardiologists, APP providers, PAs, and NPs in General Cardiology and a variety of sub-specialties such as Electrophysiology, Structural Heart, Interventional Cardiology, and post chemotherapy and radiation treatment. CNA only work experience does not qualify applicants for the MA position. See Minimum Requirements below for details. 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!

What You Will Do

• primary MA duties
• perform EKGs and place heart monitors on patients and educate patients on their use
• complete prior authorizations and patient calls, and tasks in the in-basket
• bring a self-motivated, driven and strong critical thinking skill set
• develop relationships with physicians and patients
• possess experience with cardiac medications, EKG placement, and rhythm knowledge

Work Schedule

40 hours/week, 4-10 hour shifts , Monday - Friday. Shift start around 7:00am/7:30am. This position does not work weekends or major holidays.

Locations

6140 N. Curtisian Ave. Ste. 200, Boise, ID 83704 On the Boise Regional Medical Center campus - I-184 and Curtis Road.

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.

Why Saint Alphonsus?

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 complements 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

• retirement planning and matching
• college savings plans for your family
• multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop
• Employee Assistance Programs
• tuition reimbursementeducational opportunities to help you learn and grow

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well‑being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.