Medical Assistant

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) 

Job Type: FT

Schedule: Days 

Your experience matters: Community Medical Center

At Community Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Qualifications and requirements: The Cath-Lab 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.

Primary Responsibilities

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:

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  

• Shift differential
• Comprehensive 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, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching  
• Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness 
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Connect with our Recruiter: Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please get in touch with Ronald De Castro via email, [email protected], 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 across the country. 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.”