MA Mobile Health Clinic PRN Days

Position Summary & Highlights

The mobile health clinic offers healthcare and vaccination services in rural and underserved communities in Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon – migrant farms, homeless shelters, patient homes, etc.

In this MA position you would be working with marginalized and underserved populations; many do not speak English as their first language.

This PRN position will not qualify for benefits, but qualifies for retirement and employee discounts.

What You Will Do

• Perform rooming, patient intakes, point of care testing, administering vaccinations, and assisting with provider exams, along with diabetes and heart screening.
• Follow up with the patients and troubleshoot social determinants to ensure health and well-being.
• Drive the RV after you have been trained in its operation.
• Enjoy leadership opportunities and be comfortable with this type of clinic setting.
• Being bilingual in Spanish and having a medical interpreter certification is preferred, but not required.

Some Other Things To Know About This Position

• This is a mobile unit, there can be significant drive time to the clinic location with some set up.
• There is also a lot of movement of items in and out of the RV/vans so lifting and carrying is required.
• Some clinics run into the evening or on weekends (with pay differentials).
• Weather is sometimes a factor, either for driving or at clinic. It can be, and has been, cold/hot at clinics.
• We do our best to mitigate with equipment, etc.
• There will be real time documentation in our medical record (Epic) with follow-up work after clinics required – patient results review and notification, provider communication, etc.
• Performance and competency training of basic clinical skills: vitals, point of care testing, venipuncture, assisting with procedures, ear lavage, etc.

Work Hours

• 5 clinics per month will be conducted. This position will work 2 of those shifts per month.
• The clinic rotates Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 1 per month and will operate 8:00am - 5:00pm.
• The other clinic days are still being determined, but may be offered on an occasional Saturday.
• Pay differentials offered for weekend shifts when available.

Locations

• Most clinics will be located in Canyon County.
• Will offer clinics in Ontario/Baker once a month.
• May be adding new locations in the Boise area in the future.

Orientation And Training

• Will be at least 2-3 full days each week in the first two weeks, plus self-paced e-learning.
• Includes EPIC Training, Quality Orientation, POC test training, and immunization training.

Minimum Requirements

• A 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 Healthcareer 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.
• 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.