MA Boise Infectious Disease Clinic Full-Time

Saint Alphonsus; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Boise Infectious Disease clinic. The role supports a provider team with three physicians, rounds in the morning, and patient care in the afternoon including rooming, intake, wound care, EKGs, and occasional injections.

A strong emphasis on teamwork, learning, and compassionate patient care is highlighted. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and MA certification within 90 days from approved agencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required at hire.
• MA certification required within 90 days from one of Saint Alphonsus approved agencies (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA, CMAC, NPCE MA).
• New graduates: MA certificate or completion of externship/experience may substitute for externship hours.

Responsibilities

• Support Infectious Disease outpatient clinic team (three physicians, locums staff, RN, another MA).
• Handle patient calls, in-basket tasks, orders, medication refills, and prior authorizations in the morning.
• In afternoons, assist providers with rooming, intake, wound care, EKGs, and injections/immunizations as needed.
• Communicate clearly with patients and maintain high level of urgency for acuity.
• Demonstrate teamwork, positive attitude, dependability, and willingness to learn.

Skills

Medical assisting

Patient communication

EKG

Wound care

Immunizations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MA certification within 90 days (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA, CMAC, NPCE MA)

Job description

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 Boise Infectious Disease clinic is now hiring a team-oriented and compassionate Medical Assistant!

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Position Summary & Highlights

• This MA position will primarily support the Infectious Disease outpatient clinic provider team which includes three Physicians, Locums staff, a dedicated RN and another MA.
• The Saint Alphonsus Infectious Disease team treats individuals experiencing bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections to provide an extra layer of support and care in this specific area.

What You Will Do

• You will help care for a wide variety of infections and patient situations.
• In the mornings while physicians are rounding, you will completed patient calls, in-basket tasks, orders, medication refills, and prior authorizations.
• In the afternoons you will be supporting providers in clinic with with high acuity patients by rooming, patient intake, wound care, EKGs, and occasional injections/immunizations.
• We are seeking colleagues who enjoy talking with patients and learning new skills and diseases.
• An ideal candidate will have a high level of critical thinking and problem solving, strong sense of urgency due to patients' acuity level, strong multi-tasking skills and can work at any pace.
• You will also be team-oriented, have a positive and easy-going attitude, is compassionate and dependable, and enjoys learning!

Work Schedule

• 40 hours per week, Mondays - Fridays
• Around the hours of 8:00am - 5:0pm, based on clinic needs.

Locations

• Boise Clinic: 1055 N. Curtis Road (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.

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.