Medical Assistant, Certified

Community Medical Center Missoula, MT 59804, US

Community Medical Center

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job Type: FT

Schedule: Days

Your experience matters

Community Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Medical Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Position Summary:

The Cardiology Medical Assistant supports providers and patients in a busy cardiology clinic by ensuring efficient patient flow, accurate clinical documentation, and excellent customer service. This role focuses on rooming patients, preparing charts, obtaining vital signs, and managing incoming phone calls while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

Patient Care & Clinical Support

Room patients promptly and prepare them for their visit
Obtain and accurately document vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, weight, and oxygen saturation
Review and update patient histories, medications, allergies, and reason for visit
Prepare charts before appointments to ensure completeness and accuracy
Assist providers during clinic visits as needed

Chart Preparation & Documentation

Perform pre-visit chart prep, including reviewing 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 (EHR)

Communication & Front-Line Support

Answering incoming phone calls in a professional and courteous manner
Route calls appropriately, take messages, and follow up as directed
Communicate effectively with patients regarding basic questions, directions, and clinic processes

Clinic Operations

Maintain clean, stocked, and organized exam rooms
Follow infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines at all times
Support overall clinic workflow and teamwork to ensure timely patient care

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant certification or completion of an MA program (or equivalent experience)
Basic knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to accurately obtain and document vital signs
Strong communication and customer service skills

Preferred

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

Skills & Competencies

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

What do we offer

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Connect with our Recruiter: Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please get in touch with Ronald De Castro via email, Ronald.DeCastro@lifepoint.net, or connect with me!

About Us
Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT. It is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters

EEOC Statement
"Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

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