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 Cancer Institute is now hiring for a Medical Assistant that will work at our Nampa Cancer Institute located on the Nampa Medical Center campus!

Position Summary and Highlights:

• This position will primarily support scheduling for chemotherapy appointments for new and existing patients, handles rescheduling, and the scheduling work queue for the Nampa and Caldwell Cancer Institute locations.
• The Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute is proud to be the leading cancer program in Idaho and Eastern Oregon.
• Our committed team of oncologists and surgeons use advanced technology to provide the highest quality of care for all types of cancer, treating it at the earliest stage.
• The Cancer Institute has the region’s largest and most robust clinical trials program.

What You Will Do:

• Schedule chemotherapy appointments for new patients for both the Nampa and Caldwell clinic locations, including follow up visits, and other appointments within the hospital, and complete related paperwork.
• You will work primarily on the computer including items in the work queue, scheduling new patients, scheduling patients for procedures, related appointments, and follow up visits and complete related paperwork.
• When you are available, you will coordinate with pre-auth and dosimetry staff to schedule procedures, and provide comfort to patients who come for treatment.
• An ideal candidate will have strong multitasking and communication skills, have self-initiative, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable and enjoy a fast-paced environment.
• You will have strong computer skills, knowledge of orders, and experience with Epic is a plus.
• You will also desire being part of a strong team and enjoy connecting with patients and developing relationships with them.

Work Schedule:

• 40 hours per week, 4 - 10 hour shifts, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (Thursdays off)
• Shifts typically start around 7:00am - 7:30am. Clinic start and end time can vary based on physician's schedule.
• This position will not work weekends or major holidays.

Locations:

• Nampa: 4400 E Flamingo Ave, Ste 130

Learn more about the Cancer Institute:

https://www.saintalphonsus.org/specialty/cancer-care/

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;
• 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.