Medical Assistant (MA)- Hardin MT

BIGHORN VALLEY HEALTH CENTER; Hardin (MT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary reassessed annually

MA career pathway to advance skills

Health, dental, and vision benefits

100% discounted medical health care; 5

No nights or weekends

Job summary

One Health in Hardin, MT is seeking a Medical Assistant I to join our clinic team. This entry-level role offers training, a clear career pathway, and opportunities for certification advancement.

The position is full-time (40 hrs/week) with typical hours Monday–Friday. The salary ranges from $18.80 to $19.58 per hour, with benefits and growth opportunities within a supportive, community-focused nonprofit health center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license are required.
• Phlebotomy certification is a plus.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) or a CNA license is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems is preferred.
• Two years’ previous experience in a clinical setting, preferably in an FQHC or similar environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient Support: Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Data Entry: Maintain accurate patient records in our electronic health records (EHR) system.
• Room Preparation: Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications and injections as directed by healthcare providers.
• Lab Tests: Perform basic laboratory tests.
• Patient Education: Provide patient education and support.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CMA/RMA or CNA license (preferred)

Driver's license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

One Health, a community health nonprofit, is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Hardin clinic team! If you have experience working with patients, we'd love to hear from you. Don’t have healthcare experience? No problem! This is a fantastic entry level position to help get your foot in the door if your career goals involve healthcare. We will provide the necessary tools and training to be successful.

Position: Medical Assistant I
Location: Hardin, MT
Type: Full-Time: 40 hrs/week (Mon-Fri 7:30am - 4:30am with a one-hour lunch)

Salary: $18.80-$19.58/hr

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Impactful Work: Be the first point of contact for our patients, ensuring they receive the care they need.
• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, compassion, and continuous learning.
• Growth Opportunities: We invest in your professional development with ongoing training and career advancement. We have developed a career pathway for our MAs to help achieve competencies and obtain certification. Additionally, there is a pay increase when moving to each level. Additional increase if you are a certified phlebotomist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Support: Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Data Entry: Maintain accurate patient records in our electronic health records (EHR) system.
• Room Preparation: Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications and injections as directed by healthcare providers.
• Lab Tests: Perform basic laboratory tests.
• Patient Education: Provide patient education and support.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma, or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license are required.
• Phlebotomy certification is a plus.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) or a CNA license is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems is preferred.
• Two year’s Previous experience in a clinical setting, preferably in an FQHC or similar environment is preferred.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive salary reassessed annually
• MA career pathway to help further skills within this field
• Choose your coverage benefits package
  • Health (2 medical plans that are $0 cost to the employee), dental, and vision insurance options
• 100% discounted medical health care for employee and 50% for family members (spouse and dependents)
• No nights or weekends for great work-life balance
• Paid time off, extended illness, and holidays
• Retirement plan. Employer match after your first year of service

ABOUT ONE HEALTH:

With multiple clinic sites across Montana and Wyoming, One Health provides medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, and community and public health services to rural populations through an integrated approach to health care. One Health is a non-profit organization and is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). To learn more check out our website: https://www.onechc.org/about

One Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.