Medical Assistant

Built-in 1973, Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is committed to providing daily excellence in health care for residents of Sacramento’s southern suburbs, including the Elk Grove, Wilton, and Galt communities. Methodist Hospital is home to a 158 acute-care bed facility with 1,120 employees, 283 medical staff, and 29 Emergency Department beds. Methodist Hospital also owns and operates Bruceville Terrace – a 171-bed, sub-acute skilled nursing long-term care facility adjacent to the hospital that provides care for the elderly, as well as those requiring extended recoveries. Methodist Hospital is home to the Family Medicine Residency Program, an accredited and nationally recognized program which provides resident physicians with specialty training in primary care family medicine. Together, the hospital and residency program implemented a ground-breaking curriculum addressing the identification, treatment, and assistance of human trafficking victims and created a one-of-a-kind health clinic for victims, the Human Trafficking Medical Home.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Position summary:

Methodist Hospital a member of Dignity Health is currently looking for a Medical Assistant to add to their hospital staff.  The Medical Assistant is responsible for preparing patients for examination assisting the healthcare provider with medical procedures and providing reception and clerical support including medical record maintenance.

Requirements:

• Completion of Certified Medical Assistant Program.
• Current BLS from AHA.
• Ability to effectively interview patients and obtain comprehensive and accurate information. Triage incoming telephone calls appropriately.
• Display tact, discretion and confidentiality when dealing with physicians, patients and family members.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, aseptic techniques and basic medical office practices and procedures.
• Demonstrates appropriate telephone etiquette, alphabetical and numeric filing, various billing processes and effective customer service principles.