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Medical Assistant Training in Montana

Free online training • 720+ job openings • $35K average salary

720+

Job Openings

$35K

Avg Salary

8%

Job Growth

1.1M

Population

Start free with EHired Open Access Education. Build real-world clinical skills—vital signs, patient intake, infection control, fundamental and EKG overviews—then explore externships, jobs, and, upon completing requirements, the ability to challenge the AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant (CMAC) certification.

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Who this training is for

Ideal for candidates with prior clinical experience who want a structured path to AMCA certification without repeating basics they already know.

New to healthcare? You're welcome to enroll, but be aware: if you have no prior clinical experience, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship on your own to satisfy the program's practical component and prepare for the certification exam.

⚠️ Externship Disclaimer

EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site. EHired provides Montana-specific resources to help you find opportunities, but placement is not guaranteed.

Open Access = Zero Tuition

EHired removes tuition barriers so you can explore healthcare training free. Pay only if you choose to register for a third-party certification exam.

Skills First, Not Just Test Prep

Train for real clinical workflows. When ready, you can challenge the AMCA CMAC certification once you complete requirements—our course is not presented merely as test prep.

Externships & Jobs

Use our state resources to identify externship options and entry-level roles while you study, so you can build experience.

Montana Medical Assistant Salary & Career Ladder

Medical Assistant is your entry point into healthcare. From here, you can advance to nursing, PA, or even medical school.

Entry Point

Medical Assistant

$35K

$29K - $45K

Next Step

LPN / RN

$72K

$58K - $90K

Advanced

BSN / MSN

$85K

$70K - $105K

Top Tier

PA / NP

$115K

$100K - $135K

Montana has nursing programs at Montana State University, University of Montana, and Montana Tech. PA program at Rocky Mountain College. WWAMI medical education program provides MD pathway through University of Washington partnership. Rural healthcare focus with critical access hospitals throughout Big Sky Country.

What You'll Learn

Our Medical Assistant curriculum prepares you for the AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Coordinator (CMAC) certification exam.

1Patient Care Fundamentals

  • • Patient intake and registration
  • • Vital signs measurement (BP, pulse, temp, resp)
  • • Medical history documentation
  • • Patient positioning and preparation

2Clinical Procedures

  • • EKG/ECG basics
  • • Specimen collection
  • • Basic wound care
  • • Assisting with examinations

3Medical Knowledge

  • • Medical terminology
  • • Anatomy and physiology basics
  • • Pharmacology fundamentals
  • • Disease processes overview

4Administrative Skills

  • • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • • Appointment scheduling
  • • Insurance and billing basics
  • • Medical office procedures

5Safety & Compliance

  • • HIPAA compliance
  • • Infection control
  • • OSHA standards
  • • Medical ethics

6Professional Skills

  • • Patient communication
  • • Team collaboration
  • • Time management
  • • Professional demeanor

🎓 Certification Pathway

Upon completing your training, you'll be prepared to challenge the AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Coordinator (CMAC) certification exam — a nationally recognized credential accepted by employers in Montana and across all 50 states.

Top Montana Employers Hiring Medical Assistants

These healthcare organizations actively recruit certified Medical Assistants

Billings Clinic

Health System

2800 10th Ave N, Billings, MT 59101

Montana's largest health system. Billings Clinic Hospital flagship with regional reach across Montana and Wyoming. Major employer in Billings.

SCL Health Montana

Health System

310 Sunnyview Ln, Kalispell, MT 59901

Intermountain Health affiliate serving Montana. Logan Health (formerly Kalispell Regional) serves northwest Montana's growing population.

Providence Montana

Health System

500 W Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802

Providence's Montana presence. St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula serves western Montana. Community health focus with rural outreach.

Bozeman Health

Health System

915 Highland Blvd, Bozeman, MT 59715

Gallatin County health system. Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital serves fast-growing Bozeman area. Montana State University community.

St. Peter's Health

Hospital

2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601

Capital city community hospital. Serves Helena and surrounding Lewis and Clark County with regional referral services.

Great Falls Clinic

Physician Group

1400 29th St S, Great Falls, MT 59405

North-central Montana multispecialty clinic. Physician-owned with comprehensive services serving Great Falls region.

Community Medical Center

Hospital

2827 Fort Missoula Rd, Missoula, MT 59804

Missoula community hospital. HCA-affiliated serving western Montana alongside Providence.

Benefis Health System

Health System

1101 26th St S, Great Falls, MT 59405

North-central Montana health system. Benefis Hospital serves Great Falls and surrounding region. Rural healthcare mission.

RiverStone Health

Community Health

123 S 27th St, Billings, MT 59101

Yellowstone County public health and community health center. Federally qualified health center serving Billings area underserved populations.

Frontier Urgent Care

Urgent Care

Various MT Locations

Urgent care serving Montana communities. High-volume MA positions with walk-in patient care experience.

Montana Success Stories

“Billings Clinic is Montana's healthcare hub. Started in primary care, now in cardiology with tuition support for nursing. Big Sky living with solid career.”

Sarah M.

Billings Clinic Success

Billings

Billings Clinic

“Providence St. Patrick serves all of western Montana. Missoula has university-town energy with mountain access. Best quality of life decision I've made.”

Jake T.

Missoula Healthcare

Missoula

Providence Montana

“Bozeman Health is growing with the community. Ski season and healthcare career in one place. Montana State creates young, vibrant energy.”

Emily R.

Bozeman Growth

Bozeman

Bozeman Health

“Logan Health serves the Flathead. Glacier National Park is my backyard. Northwest Montana is paradise with solid healthcare opportunities.”

Mike K.

Kalispell Adventure

Kalispell

SCL Health Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Medical Assistant training really free in Montana?
Yes. EHired offers free MA training to all Montana residents. You pay nothing to enroll or learn — no credit card, no FAFSA, no cosigners, no loans. The only payment is $1,500 when you feel ready and only if you wish to pursue AMCA MA certification.
How much do Medical Assistants make in Montana?
Montana Medical Assistants earn $35K on average. Entry-level positions start around $29K, with experienced MAs earning up to $45K. The career ladder extends to LPN/RN ($72K), BSN/MSN ($85K), PA ($115K), and MD/DO ($220K+).
Do I need clinical experience to start MA training?
No prior experience is required to enroll. However, if you are new to healthcare, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship to build hands-on clinical confidence. EHired does not arrange externships — students are responsible for securing their own clinical experiences.
What makes Montana healthcare careers unique?
Montana's vast geography and low population density mean healthcare workers often serve large regions. Critical access hospitals need MAs throughout the state. $35K average with lower cost of living than coastal states. Billings, Missoula, Bozeman, and Great Falls anchor regional systems.
What is the job outlook for Medical Assistants in Montana?
Strong. Medical Assistant positions are projected to grow 8% through 2034. Montana has 720+ current MA job openings. Healthcare is recession-resistant with consistent demand across physician practices, clinics, urgent care centers, and hospital outpatient departments.
Can I advance from MA to higher healthcare roles in Montana?
Montana has nursing programs at Montana State University, University of Montana, and Montana Tech. PA program at Rocky Mountain College. WWAMI medical education program provides MD pathway through University of Washington partnership. Rural healthcare focus with critical access hospitals throughout Big Sky Country.
What does a Medical Assistant do?
CMAs support healthcare providers with patient intake, vital signs, medical history documentation, assisting with examinations, basic wound care, specimen collection, EKG procedures, medication administration (non-IV), and front-office coordination. Duties vary by setting — physician offices, urgent care, specialty clinics, and hospital outpatient departments.

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Important: EHired provides free online training for the AMCA CMAC certification exam. Externship placement is the student's responsibility. EHired does not guarantee job placement. Salary and job opening data are estimates based on BLS, ZipRecruiter, and state workforce data; actual figures vary.