Medical Assistant, Certified

Lifepoint Health • Missoula, MT

5d

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports providers and patients in a busy cardiology clinic by helping maintain efficient patient flow, accurate clinical documentation, and excellent customer service. The role includes rooming patients, preparing charts, obtaining vital signs, answering incoming calls, and contributing to a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

The Medical Assistant prepares patients and exam rooms for visits, reviews patient information, assists providers as needed, and completes pre-visit chart preparation. The position also supports front-line communication and clinic operations while following infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant certification, completion of a Medical Assistant program, or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to accurately obtain and document vital signs.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinic environment.
• Professional phone etiquette.
• Dependable and team-oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cardiology or a specialty clinic.
• Experience using an electronic health record (EHR).
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Room patients promptly and prepare them for visits.
• Obtain and accurately document vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, weight, and oxygen saturation.
• Review and update patient histories, medications, allergies, and reasons for visits.
• Prepare charts before appointments and review referrals, prior notes, test results, and imaging.
• Ensure required forms, consents, and documentation are available and completed.
• Enter clinical information accurately into the electronic health record.
• Assist providers during clinic visits as needed.
• Answer incoming phone calls professionally; route calls, take messages, and follow up as directed.
• Communicate with patients about basic questions, directions, and clinic processes.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized exam rooms.
• Follow infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Support clinic workflow and teamwork to ensure timely patient care.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED