Medical Assistant - Casual

Northern Montana Health Care; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) in Havre, MT, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Clinic Director and care team within its comprehensive health care system.

The role focuses on assisting providers and nursing staff, helping patients understand their care, and contributing to an efficient, professional practice. Required: high school diploma or GED and English communication abilities; BLS within six months; background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• One year experience in health care field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical providers and nursing staff in the delivery of medical care.
• Assist patients in understanding and complying with their care, supporting an efficient and professional practice.

Skills

English communication

Healthcare experience

BLS within 6 months

Background check & drug screen

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window.

Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana.

Specialties of our active staff of doctors include Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology and Women's Health.

For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of:

• Cardiology
• Pediatric Pulmonology
• Urology
• Radiation Oncology
• Nephrology
• Endocrinology
• Optometry

About the role

The Medical Assistant, under supervision of Clinic Director is responsible for assistance to the Medical Provider and nursing staff in the delivery of of medical care, assistance to the patient in compliance with and understanding of that care, and assistance in running an efficient and professional practice. The Medical Assistant will have knowledge relative to the ages of patients served.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Sufficient education to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, in a professional manner.
• One year experience in health care field/environment preferred.
• Obtain Basic Life Support(BLS) Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Ability to successfully pass Background Check and Drug Screen.

Salary is commensurate with up to 10 years of experience.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] or 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential.

NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.