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Medical Administrative Assistant Jobs in Montana

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340+

Annual Job Openings

$38600

Median Salary

5-7%

Annual Growth Rate

$0

Cost to Train

6-8

Weeks to Complete

Why Get Trained Before Applying for Montana Jobs?

6-8 weeks

Faster hiring: Trained candidates are interview-ready.

+$2-4k

Higher salary: Certification adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting salary.

3x better

Job offers: Certified candidates receive 3x more job offers.

Train first (free), then apply to Montana openings—and get hired faster.

Medical Administrative Assistant Job Market in Montana

Why Montana is Hiring

Montana's healthcare market is smaller but offers exceptional lifestyle. Billings dominates as largest city. Missoula has university-town healthcare. Rural critical access hospitals serve remote communities. No state income tax. Outdoor recreation is unmatched.

Top Job Markets

[{"region": "Billings Area", "openings": "115+", "percentage": "32-38%"}, {"region": "Missoula Area", "openings": "70+", "percentage": "18-22%"}, {"region": "Great Falls Area", "openings": "50+", "percentage": "13-16%"}, {"region": "Helena Area", "openings": "35+", "percentage": "9-12%"}]

MAA Salary in Montana

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-Level (Year 0-1)

$30000

Mid-Level (Year 1-3)

$38000

Senior (Year 3+)

$46000

What Affects Your Salary

Location (Billings pays highest), employer (Billings Clinic, Providence pay premium), no state income tax (adds 3-5% effective value), certifications (add $2,000-$3,500). Rural positions may include housing assistance.

Top 10 MAA Employers in Montana

Top 10 employers hiring MAAs in Montana account for 80% of all openings:

#1. Billings Clinic

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Locations: Billings, regional clinics across Montana

Address: 2800 10th Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101

Phone: (406) 657-4000

Montana's largest health system. Physician-led organization with regional reach.

💡 Montana's largest, physician-led, comprehensive benefits, regional network.

#2. Providence Health Services Montana

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Locations: Missoula, Great Falls, Polson

Address: 500 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802

Phone: (406) 543-7271

Part of Providence national network. Catholic healthcare serving Western Montana.

💡 National network, faith-based mission, Missoula lifestyle, comprehensive benefits.

#3. SCL Health Montana (Intermountain)

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Locations: Billings, Butte, Miles City

Address: 2900 12th Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101

Phone: (406) 237-7000

Part of Intermountain Health system. Strong presence in Eastern Montana.

💡 Intermountain network, multiple Montana locations, comprehensive benefits.

#4. Benefis Health System

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Locations: Great Falls

Address: 1101 26th Street South, Great Falls, MT 59405

Phone: (406) 455-5000

Great Falls' regional health system. Community-owned hospital.

💡 Regional leader, community ownership, Great Falls lifestyle, comprehensive benefits.

#5. St. Peter's Health

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Locations: Helena

Address: 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601

Phone: (406) 442-2480

Montana's capital city health system. State government healthcare access.

💡 Capital city, state government proximity, Helena lifestyle, comprehensive benefits.

#6. Community Medical Center

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Locations: Missoula

Address: 2827 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula, MT 59804

Phone: (406) 728-4100

Missoula's community hospital. Part of Lifepoint Health network.

💡 Missoula lifestyle, university town, Lifepoint resources, comprehensive benefits.

#7. Bozeman Health

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Locations: Bozeman, Big Sky area

Address: 915 Highland Boulevard, Bozeman, MT 59715

Phone: (406) 585-1000

Serving booming Bozeman and Big Sky resort area. Growing rapidly.

💡 Bozeman growth, ski resort access, outdoor lifestyle, growing system.

#8. Kalispell Regional Healthcare

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Locations: Kalispell, Flathead Valley

Address: 310 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901

Phone: (406) 752-5111

Flathead Valley's regional health system. Gateway to Glacier National Park.

💡 Glacier Park access, Flathead Valley, regional leader, outdoor paradise.

#9. Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital

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Locations: Hamilton, Bitterroot Valley

Address: 1200 Westwood Drive, Hamilton, MT 59840

Phone: (406) 363-2211

Bitterroot Valley community hospital. Small-town Montana healthcare.

💡 Bitterroot Valley beauty, small community, meaningful work, Montana lifestyle.

#10. Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital

10

Locations: Glasgow, Northeast Montana

Address: 621 Third Street South, Glasgow, MT 59230

Phone: (406) 228-3500

Critical access hospital serving Northeast Montana. Rural healthcare opportunity.

💡 Rural healthcare, community impact, Big Sky country, potential housing assistance.

Success Stories: Montana MAA Graduates

Sarah L.

Patient Services Coordinator • Billings, Montana

"I moved from Seattle for Montana lifestyle. Billings Clinic hired me right away. No state income tax, affordable housing, and I can see mountains from my office."

✓ Started at Billings Clinic earning $36K. Living the Big Sky dream.

Jake R.

Medical Office Administrator • Missoula, Montana

"Missoula is the perfect size - college town vibe with mountain access. Providence Health offered great benefits. I ski 40+ days a year now."

✓ Hired at Providence Missoula earning $34K. Outdoor lifestyle is priceless.

MAA Career Progression in Montana

Year 0-1: Entry-Level MAA

$30000

Build foundational skills. Learn scheduling, EHR systems, billing basics.

Year 1-3: MAA (Experienced)

$38000

Independent coordination, billing mastery, EHR expertise.

Year 3-5: Senior MAA / Lead

$46000

Team leadership, training responsibilities, specialized functions.

Year 5+: Office Manager

$50,000-$65,000+

Full practice management, multi-site coordination.

Don't Wait—Start Your MAA Career in Montana Today

340+ job openings in Big Sky Country. In 6-8 weeks you'll have certification. Within 3-6 months you could be employed at Billings Clinic or Providence earning $30K-$44K+ with unmatched lifestyle.

In 6-8 Weeks You'll Have:

  • ✓ Industry-aligned MAA certification
  • ✓ Medical billing & EHR competencies
  • ✓ Montana job market resources
  • ✓ Confidence to interview & hire

Within 3-6 Months You Could Be:

  • ✓ Employed at a top Montana healthcare facility
  • ✓ Earning $30000 annually
  • ✓ On a clear career advancement path
  • ✓ Building a stable healthcare career

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Frequently Asked Questions: MAA Jobs in Montana

Top 5 questions Montana MAA job seekers ask most:

Q1: Does Montana really have no state income tax?

Correct. Montana has no state sales tax and a relatively low income tax that was recently reduced. This effectively adds 3-5% to your take-home pay compared to neighboring states.

Q2: Is healthcare hiring concentrated in Billings?

Billings has the most jobs (35% of state), but Missoula, Great Falls, Helena, Bozeman, and Kalispell all have consistent demand. Smaller communities have critical access hospitals with less competition.

Q3: Can I afford Montana's cost of living?

It depends on location. Bozeman and some resort areas are expensive. Billings, Great Falls, Helena, and Missoula are more moderate. Rural Montana is very affordable. Research specific communities.

Q4: What's Bozeman's healthcare market like?

Growing rapidly due to population boom. Bozeman Health is main employer. Competition for jobs exists due to lifestyle appeal. Housing costs have risen significantly. Consider timing carefully.

Q5: What does EHIRED certification prepare me for?

EHIRED certification covers essential MAA competencies: medical terminology, EHR systems (Epic, Cerner), insurance verification, billing basics, HIPAA compliance, and professional communication. The curriculum aligns with industry standards and prepares you for entry-level healthcare administrative roles.

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