Medical Assistant

Community Medical Center; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Community Medical Center is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for day shifts in Missoula, MT. The MA will support providers and patients by rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, preparing charts, and handling incoming calls in a fast-paced clinic.

Requirements include high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from an accredited MA program, Montana CCMA/CMA/RMA certification, and BLS. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care under physician or nurse supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; graduate of Accredited Medical Assistant Program or equivalent.
• Montana CCMA, CMA, or RMA certification.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certificate or within 60 days of hire.
• Requires critical thinking and decisive judgement; ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to work in a stressful environment; works under supervision of Physician or Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, prepare charts, obtain vital signs, and manage incoming calls.
• Assist with patient assessments and treatments under supervision.
• Maintain examination areas and keep rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and efficient patient flow.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgement

Ability to work with minimal oversight

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Community Medical Center

Community Psychiatry

Medical Assistant (MA)

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.

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.

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 Center is 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."