The Medical Assistant will support heart care providers by performing EKGs, placing heart monitors, and setting up stress tests. Additionally, the role involves managing patient calls, completing prior authorizations, and providing patient education.
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 Heart Institute is now hiring a motivated and adaptable Medical Assistant for our Nampa clinic!
Position
Summary &
Highlights: This MA position will help support one full-time heart care provider. The clinic offers a lot of educational opportunities with bi-weekly lunch and learns with providers and content experts. They also offer online learning modules during orientation to help with cardiac knowledge base. This clinic boasts a great team environment and friendly providers that encourage learning. The Saint Alphonsus Heart Institute offers highly trained heart specialists who treat the most common to the most complex heart conditions. The Heart Institute offers state-of-the-art Heart Centers in Boise and Nampa and outreach patient care to other cities and towns in the Treasure Valley!
What
You
Will Do: In addition to primary MA duties, you will perform EKGs and place heart monitors on patients and educate patients on their use, and set up stress tests. You will complete prior authorizations and patient calls, and tasks in the in-basket. An ideal candidate for this position is self-motivated and efficient - likes working in a fast-paced, high patient volume clinic. You like to be challenged, are highly adaptable, and have strong critical thinking skills. You enjoy developing relationships with physicians and patients. Experience with cardiac medications, EKG placement, and rhythm knowledge is a plus.
Work
Schedule: 40 hours per week, 4 - 10 hour shifts, around the hours of 7:00am - 5:30pm. The position could work a 5 - 8 hour shifts, Mondays - Fridays, with a later shift start time. The on-call schedule varies at the hospital which would affect the days the position is working in Nampa. The work schedule will be further discussed during the clinic interview as there is some flexibility.
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
MA
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!
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and obtain MA certification within 90 days of hire. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers is required at the time of hire.
high school
professional certificate
EKG
Medical Assistant
Patient care
Critical thinking
Patient education
Prior authorizations
Clinical documentation
Heart monitor placement
Cardiac medication knowledge
Rhythm knowledge
Stress test setup
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive benefits
Employee assistance programs
Generous PTO
Retirement matching
Educational opportunities
Retirement planning
Life insurance plans
College savings plans
Market-competitive pay
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Nampa, Idaho
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Closes
Aug 4, 2026
Application
Employer website
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.
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