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Description:

The Boise Advanced Heart Failure clinic is now hiring a motivated and efficient Medical Assistant for our award winning and growing Heart Institute family!

Position Summary & Highlights:

• This position will primarily support the Advanced Heart Failure clinic and will occasionally cover other sub-specialties.

• Saint Alphonsus offers the highest level of integrated, multidisciplinary care for advanced heart failure patients.

• Additionally, our team has expertise in the evaluation and treatment of patients who need heart transplant or ventricular assist device therapy. We have a team approach to provide the best care.

What You Will Do:

• You will help support fellowship trained Heart Failure surgeons, in addition to other surgeons, cardiologists, APP providers, PAs, and NPs. https://www.saintalphonsus.org/services/heart-and-vascular/heart-failure-program/heart-failure-team 

• This position will perform rooming, vitals, chart prep, collecting patient medical history information, medication review, and EKGs.

• Help to proctor Cardiopulmonary stress testing with exercise physiologists.

• You will also assist with internal devices (cardiomems) billing.

• You will complete many prior authorizations primarily for specialty medications and patient calls, and in-basket tasks.

• An ideal candidate for this position is a team player who is self-motivated and likes to be challenged, is driven, and has strong critical thinking skills. You enjoy developing relationships with physicians and patients.

Work Schedule:

• 40 hours per week, 4 - 10 hour days, or 5 - 8 hour days, during the week, Monday - Friday.

Location:

• 6140 N. Curtisian Ave. Ste. 300, Boise, ID 83704 (On the Boise Regional Medical Center campus - I-184 and Curtis Road)

Learn More About The Heart Failure Program:

https://www.saintalphonsus.org/services/heart-and-vascular/heart-failure-program

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required at hire.

• 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 below.

• 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)

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire.

• *EMT and CNA certifications will not count towards an MA certification. 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.

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.