Medical Assistant Trainee - 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

Medical Assistant Trainee / CMA / RMA | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

350 Heritage Way, Suite 1200 Kalispell, MT 59901

Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift

Start or grow your healthcare career with a team that helps patients restore mobility, recover from injury, and return to the activities they enjoy!

At Logan Health, our Orthopedics & Sports Medicine team provides specialized care for patients with bone, joint, muscle, and sports-related conditions. We are seeking a Medical Assistant Trainee, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) to support patient care, clinic flow, provider needs, and daily operations in a fast-paced specialty clinic.

Whether you're looking to begin your career in healthcare or bring your existing Medical Assistant experience to a specialty setting, this opportunity offers hands‑on learning, professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

You’ll work alongside a collaborative team of healthcare professionals, helping create a positive patient experience through compassionate care, clear communication, and strong teamwork.

Our Mission : Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision : Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values : Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

No Medical Assistant experience? We’re willing to train!

Whether you’re looking to start your healthcare career or you’re an experienced CMA or RMA ready for a new opportunity, join our Orthopedics & Sports Medicine team and help patients recover from injuries, improve mobility, and return to the activities they love.

Paid Training & Career Development - No Medical Assistant experience? We’re willing to train! Receive paid, hands‑on training while working toward your Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential and building valuable clinical skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Welcome, room, and prepare patients for examinations and treatments, including obtaining medical histories and vital signs.
• Assist physicians and advanced practice clinicians with patient examinations, treatments, and minor procedures.
• Prepare examination rooms, medical equipment, and supplies based on patient and provider needs.
• Perform competency-validated clinical tasks, which may include specimen collection, dressing changes, suture and staple removal, and assisting with splints or casts.
• Accurately document patient information and care activities in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Coordinate appointments, diagnostic testing, referrals, procedures, and follow‑up care.
• Respond to patient calls and portal messages, directing clinical concerns to the appropriate healthcare professional.
• Maintain clean, organized, and disinfected patient care areas and equipment.
• Support daily clinic operations and collaborate with team members to provide efficient, compassionate patient care.

All clinical duties are performed within Logan Health’s defined MA/UAP scope of practice and only after required training and competency validation.

Qualifications

Medical Assistant Trainee - Willing to Train

Candidates interested in beginning a healthcare career are encouraged to apply. No prior Medical Assistant certification or clinical experience required for consideration under the Trainee pathway. Must successfully complete required training, onboarding education, and competency validation before performing assigned clinical duties. Must meet the training requirements of Logan Health’s Medical Assistant Trainee program.

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Post-high-school education or vocational training in healthcare preferred. Other combinations of education and clinical setting experience may be considered. Registered Medical Assistant credential welcomed.

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Current certification through one (1) of the following is required:

• AAMA - Certified Medical Assistant Exam through the American Association of Medical Assistants.
• AMT - Registered Medical Assistant Exam through American Medical Technologists.
• NHA - Clinical Medical Assistant Exam through the National Healthcareer Association.
• NCCT - National Certified Medical Assistant Exam through the National Center for Competency Testing.
• AMCA - Clinical Medical Assistant Certification through the American Medical Certification Association.

Additional Requirements

• RQI Provider (BLS) within seven (7) days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first, for CMA and RMA positions.
• Successful completion of all required onboarding education and competencies before performing competency‑specific patient care tasks.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a