Employment Type:

Part 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 Women's Specialty Clinic is now hiring for a dedicated and highly detail-oriented part-time Medical Assistant!

Position Summary & Highlights

• This MA position will support our physician and provider team and will work in both areas of the clinic, breast reconstruction and gynecology oncology.

• Our Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Linsey Etherington, MD,  offers a number of different types of reconstructive surgeries that can help improve the problem, whatever it may be, offering a wide range of services including: Breast surgery and breast reconstruction, Facial reconstruction, Trunk and extremity reconstruction, Wound healing, and Flap surgery.

• We are fortunate to have Patrick Connor, MD, a highly-skilled board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist, and Polina Kokoulina, PA, who are committed to the comprehensive treatment of women with benign gynecologic conditions and gynecologic cancers. 

• They understand the impact of cancer and its treatments on all aspects of women’s lives including future childbearing, sexuality, physical and emotional well-being—and the affect cancer can have on the patient’s whole family.

• We offer patients access to clinical trials, genetic counseling and cancer risk assessments. Additionally, there are specialized programs for cancer patients to help reduce fatigue and improve well-being following cancer treatments.

What You Will Do:

• In addition to typical MA duties, you will assist with minor procedures, POCT testing, perform phlebotomy, and also support surgery scheduling which includes coordinating with the Breast Care clinic and Cancer Institute.

• You will also have the opportunity to support the providers in Oncology Genecology.

• An ideal candidate for this position is flexible and adaptable, enjoys learning, is proactive, and team-oriented-always willing to help.

• You also enjoy developing rapport with patients and staff, are dedicated, personable, and have a high attention to detail!

Work Schedule:

• 20 hours per week, primarily working on Mondays and Fridays, which some hours on Thursdays, around the clinic operating hours.

• The clinic ideally would like some flexibility with the work days for PTO and other coverage needs.

• Hours are flexed around outreach needs.

Locations:

• Boise Clinic: 900 N Liberty St. Ste. 101, Boise, Idaho 83704, on the Boise Regional Medical Center campus.

• Outreach clinics are every Friday and physicians/providers rotate seeing patients at the clinics in Nampa, Caldwell, Ontario and Baker City, so occasional travel may be required.

Learn more about Breast Reconstruction and other Services:

https://www.saintalphonsus.org/services/breast-care/treatment

(select Reconstructive Surgery tab.)

Learn more about Gynecologic Oncology Services:

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

Learn more about our Women's Health Services:

https://www.saintalphonsus.org/specialty/womens-health/

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.

• *EMT and CNA certifications will not count towards an MA certification. 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.

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.