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 Fruitland Health Plaza is hiring for a motivated and personable Medical Assistant to work with our urgent care providers!

Position Summary & Highlights

• This position will work with the urgent care providers and will also work with other MAs in a great workplace culture.

• Fruitland Health Plaza serves the rural area of Southwest Idaho and Southeast Oregon. Our friendly providers see patients of all ages regardless of household income, health status, or insurance coverage.

• From general wellness and urgent care to chronic disease diagnosis and management, we provide quality and convenient healthcare services for all of your family's medical needs.

• The Fruitland Health Plaza is a well-established and efficient practice, which makes for a busy, but calm work environment.

What You Will Do:

• In addition to primary MA duties, you will administer immunizations, complete child well visits, and assist with minor procedures.

• You will also perform phlebotomy, POC testing, UAs, ear lavages, and also complete tasks and orders in the task inbox. ​

• An Ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, solid follow through, and has strong critical thinking skills.

• You also like working in a strong team environment, have effective communication skills, and providing excellent patient care!

Work Schedule:

• 40 hours/week, 5 - 8-hour shifts.

• Hours will be between 7:00am - 6:00pm. This clinic is open 7 days/week, so weekend availability is preferable.

Location:

• 910 NW 16th St. Ste. 101, Fruitland, Idaho 83619

• Located on Northwest 16th Street just across the Snake River from the I-84 exit in Ontario.

Learn more about the Fruitland Health Plaza:

https://www.saintalphonsus.org/location/saint-alphonsus-fruitland-family-medicine 

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.