What are the responsibilities and job description for the MA Outpatient Endocrinology & Diabetes Clinic Full-Time position at trinityhealth?
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 Outpatient Endocrinology & Diabetes Clinic is now hiring for a driven and compassionate Medical Assistant for our full service, award winning clinics in Boise and Meridian! Position Summary & Highlights: This MA position will support an NP and work with a wide range of patient population that need longer term care at our clinics located in Boise and Meridian. See the Locations section below for more information. The Saint Alphonsus team of Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Endocrinologist Physician, and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialists provide the care, guidance and education to our patients that they need to manage endocrinology and diabetes disorders successfully. The team will provide ongoing support and an individualized treatment plan that is carefully tailored to the needs of our patients and their families. What You Will Do: In addition to typical MA duties, you will also conduct point of care testing, complete prior authorizations, task inbox, and answer and return patient calls. You will also oversee the patient assistance medication program including providing applications to qualifying patients, processing the applications and sending them to the pharmaceutical companies and then tracking the approved patients and receiving the medication refills samples. You will work with a fun team that really focuses on patient centered care and works closely as a team. You will get to know patients and help them be successful in their diabetes outcomes. An ideal candidate will be a team player, have a positive and outgoing personality, have strong multi-tasking and organizational skills, and have solid communication skills. You will also have Epic experience, are dependable, and have strong self-initiative. Work Schedule: 40 hours/week, 4 - 10 hour days, Tuesdays - Fridays Around the hours of 7:00am - 5:30pm Schedule may vary based on provider's schedule and staffing needs. Locations: Boise Clinic: 901 N Curtis Rd Ste 501 - Boise, ID 83706 Meridian Clinic: 3250 W Cherry Ln - Meridian, ID 83642 Find more information on the Diabetes Care website. Learn more about Diabetes Care: https://www.saintalphonsus.org/specialty/diabetes-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; 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.