Medical Assistant

Lifepoint Health; Missoula (MT); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Medical Center in Missoula, MT is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our Community Psychiatry team. This full-time position supports providers and patients by rooming patients, preparing charts, obtaining vital signs, and handling calls to keep patient flow smooth.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, MA program graduates, Montana CCMA/CMA/RMA certification, BLS, and the ability to work under supervision in a fast-paced clinic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of Accredited Medical Assistant Program or equivalent required.
• Current Montana CCMA, CMA, or RMA certification.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certificate or obtained within 60 days after hire date.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Works under the supervision of a Physician or Nurse, assisting with performing patient assessments and treatments.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communication changes in patient condition.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintains examination areas.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean, and orderly.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant supports providers and patients in a busy clinic by ensuring efficient patient flow, accurate clinical documentation, and excellent customer service.
• This role focuses on rooming patients, preparing charts, obtaining vital signs, and managing incoming phone calls while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgement

Minimal supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Accredited Medical Assistant Program or equivalent

Job description

Community Medical Center

Medical Assistant (MA) Community Psychiatry

Job Type: FT

Schedule: Days

Your experience matters

Community Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Medical Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant supports providers and patients in a busy clinic by ensuring efficient patient flow, accurate clinical documentation, and excellent customer service. This role focuses on rooming patients, preparing charts, obtaining vital signs, and managing incoming phone calls while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications and requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of Accredited Medical Assistant Program or equivalent required.

• Current Montana CCMA, CMA, or RMA certification.


• Current American Heart Association BLS certificate or obtained within 60 days after hire date.


• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.


• Works under the supervision of a Physician or Nurse, assisting with performing patient assessments and treatments.


• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communication changes in patient condition.


• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.


• Maintains examination areas.


• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean, and orderly.


• Non-Essential Functions.

What do we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Shift differential


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts


• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees


• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage


• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching


• Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness


• Professional development and growth opportunities

About Us

Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT. It is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities across the country. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters

EEOC Statement

\"Community Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer.Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.\"

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.