Medical Assistant

Lifepoint Health • Missoula, MT

5d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers and patients in a busy clinic by helping maintain efficient patient flow, accurate clinical documentation, and excellent customer service. The role includes rooming patients, preparing charts, obtaining vital signs, and managing incoming phone calls while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered environment. Working under the supervision of a physician or nurse, the Medical Assistant assists with patient assessments and treatments, performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, and monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. The position also involves maintaining equipment and medical supplies, examination areas, and patient rooms and common areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent.
• Current Montana CCMA, CMA, or RMA certification.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certificate, or obtain it within 60 days after hire.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare charts.
• Obtain vital signs and manage incoming phone calls.
• Support efficient patient flow, accurate clinical documentation, and excellent customer service.
• Assist a physician or nurse with patient assessments and treatments.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Maintain medical equipment and supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain examination areas and help keep patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean, and orderly.

Benefits

• Shift differential.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts.
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees.
• Income-protection programs, including life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement and loan assistance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance program supporting mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED