MA Occupational Medicine Garrity/Float Full-Time

ID_SARMC Saint Alphonsus Health System, Inc.; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive pay

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Occupational Medicine clinics serving Nampa, Caldwell, and Boise. The MA will work in Garrity, Boise, and Caldwell locations, with front-office duties 2 days per week.

The ideal candidate is bilingual in Spanish or has a medical interpreter certification, with High School Diploma and MA certification within 90 days of hire. Training and cross-training across clinics and roles are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required at hire.
• MA certification must be obtained within 90 days from hire from approved agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in back office and front office settings; check in/out patients and verify insurance.
• Perform drug screen collection, breath/alcohol testing, vaccinations, EKGs, audiograms, and spirometry as assigned.
• Process workers' compensation paperwork; communicate with sureties and specialists regarding referrals.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MA certification within 90 days of hire

Job description

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 Occupational Medicine clinics are hiring for an outgoing and compassionate Medical Assistant to join their team that supports clinics in Nampa (Garrity), Caldwell, and Boise!

Position Summary & Highlights

This MA position will work at our Garrity clinic near the Nampa Medical Center and at our clinic in Boise near the Boise Medical Center. It will also occasionally float to our clinic in Caldwell when needed. This position may also work in the front office checking in/out patients, taking payments and verifying insurance information. Saint Alphonsus Occupational Medicine works closely with employers to minimize costs of work-related injuries and illnesses. The Occupational Medicine 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.

What You Will Do

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 have the opportunity to become certified in drug testing collection, breath/alcohol testing, and pulmonary function testing. You will also work and be crossed trained in front office duties by our patient services reps. You may work in the front office 2 days per week in a patient service rep role, checking in patients, verifying insurance, etc. 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

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 2 days in Boise, 2 days in Nampa, and 1 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

• Nampa Clinic - 1150 N. Sister Catherine Way, Nampa, ID 83687
• Boise Clinic - 6051 W. Emerald Street, Boise, ID 83704
• Caldwell Clinic - 712 Aviation Way, Caldwell, ID 83605

Learn More About Occupational Medicine

https://www.saintalphonsus.org/specialty/occupational-health/

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. 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 complements the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

• 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 In-State Employers 2026; Forbes America's Best Large Employers 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.

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