St. Peter's Health Regional Medical Center·Helena, Montana
Provide high-quality clinical and administrative support in an ambulatory clinic, including patient intake, vitals, and assisting providers with procedures. Manage follow-up tasks such as refills, result reporting, and coordinating patient communication.
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Peter's Health?
This is a general application for future Medical Assistant opportunities.
By applying, you'll become part of our talent pool and be considered for openings in primary care and medical and surgical specialty clinics as they become available.
As a Medical Assistant, you’ll work closely with providers to deliver high-quality patient care through rooming patients, taking vitals, administering tests and immunizations, assisting with procedures, and managing follow-up tasks like calls, refills, and result reporting.
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides high-quality clinical and administrative support in a fast-paced ambulatory clinic setting.
This role is responsible for patient intake, vital signs, clinical documentation, diagnostic testing, medication administration, and assisting providers during exams and procedures.
The CMA serves as a key liaison between patients and the care team, ensuring timely, compassionate, and coordinated care while maintaining accurate electronic health records.
In addition to direct patient care, the CMA supports daily clinic operations, including scheduling, referrals, prior authorizations, prescription coordination, exam room preparation, and real-time patient communication.
The CMA participates in quality improvement initiatives, promotes patient safety and compliance, and works collaboratively within a team-focused healthcare environment.
High school graduate, HiSET or GED equivalent preferred. No MA certification? No problem—St. Peter’s offers an internal training program that prepares you for certification through classroom and on-the-job instruction. New hires receive a comprehensive orientation and 4–6 weeks of hands-on preceptorship.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: Current National Certified Medical Assistant designation required within 6 months of employment, valid and current Basic Life Support certification and re-certification every two years.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: 1 year of healthcare experience preferred.
APTITUDES: Demonstrated ability to achieve cognitive, organization and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, difficult situations and/or customers.
Ability to conduct self professionally, including but not limited to: interpersonal/communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer relations. Demonstrated ability to accept feedback and adapt to a changing environment, which requires flexibility in scheduling and department assignments.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a National Certified Medical Assistant designation within six months of hire. Basic Life Support certification is required, and one year of healthcare experience is preferred.
Market context
Support-services roles in Montana are often tied to steady staffing needs in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, where dependable coverage and patient support matter. These jobs can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with BLS, prior healthcare experience, and credentials such as Nurse Aide or EMT certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your certifications and experience match before applying.
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