Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Surgery – Full Time

Glendive-Medical-Center; Glendive (MT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Healthcare Spending Accounts

Employer-paid Life & Disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Lea

Job summary

Glendive Medical Center in Glendive, MT seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support surgery and outpatient infusion teams. This full-time role combines clinical and administrative duties, ensuring patients receive excellent care before, during, and after procedures.

You'll work closely with surgeons, providers, nurses, and infusion staff in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment dedicated to Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota communities.

Qualifications

• CMA Credential issued by the AAMA.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience in a medical office, clinic, infusion center, or surgical setting.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and electronic health records (EHRs).

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgical and infusion appointments by obtaining vital signs, height, weight, and other clinical information.
• Escort patients to treatment areas while providing excellent customer service and support.
• Conduct post-procedure follow-up calls and document patient information in the electronic health record.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating infusion treatments, chemotherapy services, and follow-up appointments.
• Verify provider orders and ensure required documentation is complete prior to scheduled treatments.
• Maintain patient care areas and ensure supplies are stocked and readily available.
• Serve as a point of communication between patients, providers, and healthcare team members.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

multitasking

Education

CMA Credential (AAMA)

BLS Certification

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Surgery - Full Time

Glendive Medical Center | Glendive, Montana Full-Time | Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM | Starting Wage: $19.20+/hour (based on experience and internal equity)

Support Patients Through Every Step of Their Care Journey

Glendive Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and organized Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our Surgery and Outpatient Infusion team. In this role, you'll provide both clinical and administrative support, helping ensure patients receive exceptional care before, during, and after their treatments and procedures.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with surgeons, providers, nurses, infusion staff, and patients in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

What You'll Do

Patient Care & Clinical Support

• Prepare patients for surgical and infusion appointments by obtaining vital signs, height, weight, and other clinical information
• Escort patients to treatment areas while providing excellent customer service and support
• Conduct post-procedure follow-up calls and document patient information in the electronic health record
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating infusion treatments, chemotherapy services, and follow-up appointments
• Verify provider orders and ensure required documentation is complete prior to scheduled treatments
• Maintain patient care areas and ensure supplies are stocked and readily available
• Serve as a point of communication between patients, providers, and healthcare team members

Administrative Support

• Register patients and maintain accurate demographic and insurance information
• Verify insurance coverage and authorization requirements
• Schedule appointments and coordinate referrals
• Answer incoming calls and assist patients with questions or requests
• Support departmental workflows to promote a positive patient experience

Department Operations

• Clean and prepare patient treatment areas between visits
• Maintain infection prevention and safety standards
• Organize supplies and treatment spaces
• Assist with regulatory and compliance requirements
• Support overall department efficiency and patient satisfaction

Qualifications

Required

• CMA Credential issued by the AAMA
• Current BLS certification

Preferred

• Experience in a medical office, clinic, infusion center, or surgical setting
• Familiarity with medical terminology and electronic health records (EHRs)

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy healthcare setting
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and safety
• Collaborative approach to working with providers and healthcare teams

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Eligible after 59 days:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Healthcare Spending Accounts
• Employer-paid Life & Disability

Eligible after 30 days:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Leave
• Paid float holidays

Why Glendive Medical Center?

At GMC, you'll be part of a healthcare organization dedicated to serving Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota with compassionate, high-quality care close to home. Our culture is guided by our SERVE values: Service, Excellence, Respect, Value, and Engagement.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can build meaningful patient relationships and contribute to exceptional surgical and infusion care, we encourage you to apply.

Glendive Medical Center (GMC) conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without any regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GMC promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment screenings.