Medical Assistant | Endocrinology and Infectious Disease | PRN

Logan Health Medical Center•Kalispell, MT

About The Position

Under clinical supervision, the Medical Assistant supports patient care and treatment in accordance with Logan Health policies and the organization’s MA/UAP scope of practice. The role also provides administrative support and works collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and other department staff to meet patients’ and families’ physical, psychosocial, educational, and spiritual needs. Based in Logan Health’s Endocrinology and Infectious Disease specialty clinic, this PRN role helps deliver a positive patient experience and supports department coverage needs. The Medical Assistant welcomes and prepares patients, assists with examinations and minor procedures, collects specimens, documents care, and helps coordinate clinic operations. After approved training and competency validation, the employee may also perform medical scribe duties.

Requirements

Meet either the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) qualification pathway.
For the CMA pathway, hold current certification through one of the following: AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NHA (CCMA), NCCT (NCMA), or AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Certification.
For the RMA pathway, hold a Registered Medical Assistant credential.
Obtain RQI Provider (BLS) certification within seven days of hire or transfer, or before independent patient care, whichever comes first.
Successfully complete required onboarding education and competencies before performing competency-specific patient care tasks.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
Have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Be able to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining professionalism and patient confidentiality.
Demonstrate integrity, kindness, empathy, and commitment to high-quality patient care.
Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn additional software.

Nice To Haves

Post-high-school education or vocational training in healthcare for the RMA pathway; other combinations of education and clinical setting experience may be considered.
Previous clinical or medical office experience, including at least one year in a practice setting for CMA candidates.
Medical terminology training and knowledge of anatomy, physiology, basic laboratory values, and pharmacology.
Familiarity with medical equipment, patient rights, healthcare regulations, aseptic techniques, and infection control.
Understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality requirements.
Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

Welcome, room, and prepare patients for examinations and treatments, including obtaining medical histories and vital signs.
Prepare examination rooms, medical equipment, and supplies for patient visits and procedures.
Assist physicians and advanced practice clinicians with physical examinations and minor procedures.
Collect laboratory specimens and accurately document patient information in the electronic medical record.
Support scheduling, diagnostic testing, treatments, procedures, referrals, and prior authorizations.
Assist with patient registration and collect co-payments as needed.
Gather information from incoming patient calls and portal messages, and direct clinical concerns to the appropriate healthcare professional.
Maintain clean, disinfected, and organized patient care areas and medical equipment.
When applicable, perform medical scribe duties after approved training and competency validation, including accurate transcription, proofreading, and documentation in patient records.
Participate in department meetings, team initiatives, and other assigned activities.
Practice within Logan Health’s defined MA/UAP scope of practice and perform only tasks for which competency has been validated and documented.