MA Ontario Family Medicine Clinic Full-Time

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.

About the role

The Saint Alphonsus Medical Group is hiring two Medical Assistants for a new family medicine clinic located inside the Ontario Medical Center. This position will work with a Physician and Nurse Practitioner new to Saint Alphonsus but familiar with the Ontario community. The clinic provides quality and convenient healthcare services, including general wellness, urgent care, and chronic disease diagnosis and management for all ages, with a primary focus on adult and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform primary Medical Assistant duties
• Administer immunizations and assist with minor procedures
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care (POC) testing, urinalysis (UAs), and ear lavages
• Complete tasks and orders in the task inbox

An ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, solid follow-through, critical thinking abilities, effective communication, and a commitment to excellent patient care in a team environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required at hire)
• MA certification required within 90 days of hire from one of the following 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 (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from AHA, ARC, or Military Training Network (required at hire)

For New Graduates:

• MA certificate of completion from an accredited program or school
• Completion of either a 100-hour MA externship OR 6 months of MA experience (in lieu of externship hours, even with MA certification)

For Experienced Medical Assistants:

• 1 year of MA experience OR current MA certification (or obtain/renew within 90 days of hire from approved agencies)

Note: EMT and CNA certifications do not count toward MA certification.

Schedule

40 hours per week, with options for either 4 × 10-hour shifts or 5 × 8-hour shifts. Hours will be approximately 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Benefits

• Market-competitive pay
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Comprehensive benefits starting on day one, including:
  • Retirement planning and matching
  • College savings plans for family members
  • Multiple life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement and educational opportunities
• Professional growth and career development opportunities
• Work-life balance in a region known for natural beauty and outdoor recreation

Location

Saint Alphonsus Ontario Medical Center
351 SW 9th Street
Ontario, OR 97914

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based, not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada. It operates 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations, emphasizing patient-centered, physician-led, and community-based care.