Medical Assistant Baker City Outpatient Clinic Full-Time

Position Summary & Highlights

The Medical Assistant will work in our outpatient clinic promoting a positive experience in patient care with compassion and kindness. You will work as needed to help cover for staffing needs and assist others as needed in a supportive and team-oriented environment. You will work closely with other Medical Assistants, RNs, and LPNs and under the supervision of the physician and/or Advanced Practice Provider. Clinical oversight is provided by the RN Supervisor, Lead Nurse, and/or SAMG Nursing Administration. You will receive training and orientation that will allow you to support efficient clinic flow and communicate accurately and positively with team members.

Position Overview

The Baker City Family Medicine Clinic is now hiring for a motivated and team-oriented full-time Medical Assistant!

What You Will Do

• Escort patients back to exam room
• Perform vital signs checks (temperature, blood pressure, height/weight)
• Maintain a clean, safe, well-stocked clinical area, including patient examination rooms and equipment
• Perform phlebotomy, immunizations, and assist with procedures and injections
• Based on clinic needs, complete tests, screenings, and identified procedures on patients after competency validation for the MA position
• Based on clinic needs, perform clerical functions including appointment scheduling, prior authorizations for insurance, process insurance forms, new patient referrals received from other clinics, and tracking for laboratory/diagnostic tests and new patient referrals

Medical Assistant Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• MA credentialing from one of the following organizations is required to be completed within 15 months of hire or transfer date: 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

Highlights and Benefits

• Market-competitive pay
• Generous PTO
• Multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one
• Retirement planning and matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs

Benefits for Your Future

• College savings plans for your family
• Multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop

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.

Saint Alphonsus 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.