Entry-Level Medical Assistant — Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Logan Health Medical Center; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, MT, invites applicants for Medical Assistant Trainee / CMA / RMA in Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. You will prepare patients, support exams, and assist clinicians in a fast-paced specialty clinic.

Paid training is provided to earn CMA or RMA credentials while gaining hands-on clinical skills. This role emphasizes compassionate care, patient communication, and teamwork, with the opportunity to grow within the Orthopedics & Sports Medicine team.

Qualifications

• Healthcare career interest with willingness to train as MA trainee.
• Onboarding and competency validation required before performing duties.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and prioritization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome, room, and prepare patients for examinations and treatments, including obtaining histories and vital signs.
• Assist physicians and advanced practice clinicians with examinations, treatments, and minor procedures.
• Prepare examination rooms, equipment, and supplies based on patient and provider needs.
• Perform competency-validated tasks such as specimen collection, dressing changes, suture/removal, splints/casts.
• Accurately document patient information and care activities in the EMR.
• Coordinate appointments, testing, referrals, procedures, and follow-ups.
• Respond to patient calls and portal messages, directing concerns to the appropriate clinician.
• Maintain clean, organized, and disinfected care areas and equipment.
• Support daily clinic operations and collaborate with team for efficient care.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical teamwork

Medical terminology

Documentation

BLS within 7 days

Education

Post-high-school healthcare training

CMA certification preferred

RMA certification preferred

Job description

Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, MT, invites applicants for Medical Assistant Trainee / CMA / RMA in Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. You will prepare patients, support exams, and assist clinicians in a fast-paced specialty clinic.

Paid training is provided to earn CMA or RMA credentials while gaining hands-on clinical skills. This role emphasizes compassionate care, patient communication, and teamwork, with the opportunity to grow within the Orthopedics & Sports Medicine team.