MA Ontario General Surgery Clinic Full-Time

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Ontario General Surgery clinic. You will support a general surgeon, room patients, prep charts, and assist with minor procedures in a busy setting.

Ideal candidates are organized, multitask well, and maintain a positive attitude while handling referrals, scheduling, and prior authorizations. 40 hours/week, M-F, with potential outreach in Treasure Valley.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required at hire.
• MA certification within 90 days from approved agencies listed.
• New graduates: externship or 6 months MA experience may substitute externship hours.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare charts for provider visits.
• Assist with minor procedures and patient follow-up.
• Manage in-basket messages, scheduling, and referrals.
• Handle prior authorizations as part of patient care workflow.

Skills

Multitasking

Organized

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MA certification within 90 days of hire

New graduates: MA externship or 6 months MA experience

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

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 Ontario General Surgery clinic is now hiring for a Medical Assistant to support to become part of our healthcare team offering an excellent patient experience!

Position Summary & Highlights

Position Summary & Highlights: This MA position will support a new general surgeon to Saint Alphonsus and may support other providers with the delivery of patient care in our busy surgery clinic. The Ontario General Surgery clinic team is one of experience and strong comradery, supportive and enjoys working together! Our surgical teams are experts in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and in advanced subspecialty disciplines including General Surgery, Esophageal Health and Reflux, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Colorectal Surgery and Surgical Oncology.

What Will You Do

What Will You Do: In addition to rooming patients, you will complete chart prep and occasionally assist with minor procedures. You will also perform patient follow up, manage in-basket messages, surgery scheduling, assist with referrals, and conduct prior authorizations. An ideal candidate is flexible, able to multitask, is extremely organized - a task master, and not afraid of prompt changes. You will also enjoy coming to work, have a positive attitude, and have a good sense of humor!

Work Schedule

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Mondays - Fridays, 8:00am - 5:00pm, based on clinic needs. The clinic closes at 12:00pm on Fridays, so there may be flexibility to leave earlier.

Location

Location: 1050 SW 3rd Ave., Ste. 3201, Ontario, OR 97914 Some providers will see patients in an outreach setting at other clinics in the Treasure Valley.

Learn More

Learn more about Ontario General Surgery services: https://www.saintalphonsus.org/location/saint-alphonsus-general-surgery-ontario Learn more about Surgery Services: https://www.saintalphonsus.org/specialty/surgery/

MA 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

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

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.