Ma Mobile Health Clinic Prn Days

at Trinity Health in Nampa, Idaho, United States

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 Community Health and Well Being Team is looking to hire a PRN Medical Assistant for our Mobile Health Clinic that visits rural locations across the Treasure Valley!

Position Summary & Highlights:

+ The Mobile Health Clinic offers healthcare and vaccination services in rural and underserved communities in Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon - migrant farms, homeless shelters, patient homes, etc.

+ In this MA position you would be working with marginalized and underserved populations; many do not speak English as their first language.

+ This clinic operates like an Urgent Care model working with a provider and RN.

+ The PRN position will not qualify for benefits, but qualifies for retirement and employee discounts.

+ Full orientation and training will be required including in-person classes at our Boise Regional Medical Center. Some flexibility may be needed to complete the required training.

What You Will Do:

+ As the MA you will be performing rooming, patient intakes, point of care testing, administering vaccinations, and assisting with provider exams, along with diabetes and heart screening.

+ Duties also include follow up with the patients and troubleshooting social determinants to ensure health and well-being.

+ You will also drive the RV after you have been trained in its operation.

+ An ideal candidate is someone who enjoys leadership opportunities and would be comfortable with this type of clinic setting.

+ In addition, being bilingual in Spanish and having a medical interpreter certification is preferred, but not required.

Some other things to know about this position are:

+ This is a mobile unit, there can be significant drive time to the clinic location with some set up.

+ There is also a lot of movement of items in and out of the RV/vans so lifting and carrying is required.

+ Some clinics run into the evening or on weekends (with pay differentials).

+ Weather is sometimes a factor, either for driving or at clinic. It can be, and has been, cold/hot at clinics. We do our best to mitigate with equipment, etc.

+ There will be real time documentation in our medical record (Epic) with follow-up work after clinics required - patient results review and notification, provider communication, etc.

+ Performance and competency training of basic clinical skills: vitals, point of care testing, venipuncture, assisting with procedures, ear lavage, etc.

Work Hours:

+ 5 clinics per month will be conducted. This position will work 2 of those shifts per month.

+ The clinic rotates Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 1 per month and will operate 8:00am - 5:00pm.

+ The other clinic days are still being determined, but may be offered on an occasional Saturday.

+ Pay differentials offered for weekend shifts when available.

Locations:

+ Most clinics will be located in Canyon County.

+ Will offer clinic in Ontario/Baker once a month. 1 clinic and Canyon County are where the others would be for now.

+ May be adding new locations in the Boise area in the future.

+ Locations are subject to change based on patient care needs in the community.

Education and Certification Requirements:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent required.

+ MA certification required within 90 days of eligibility to take a national certification exam from one of the following SAHS approved agencies:

+ American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA)

+ American Medical Technologists (RMA)

+ National Healthcare Association (CCMA)

+ National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA)

+ American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)

+ American Heart Association Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification required

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 (https://www.saintalphonsus.org/careers/search-openings/details?j=00137722\_Speech%20Therapist%20PRN) 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.

+ 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 to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran