**Overview**
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 1120 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.
**Responsibilities**
**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. The Medical Assistant shall demonstrate behaviors consistent with the core (Mercy) values in support with Methodist Hospital and the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health.
**We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:**
+ Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
+ Flexible spending accounts
+ Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
+ Adoption Assistance
+ Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
+ Paid Time Off (PTO)
+ Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
+ Retirement Programs
+ Wellness Programs
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Requirements:**
+ Completion of Certified Medical Assistant Program
+ CT 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.
**Pay Range**
$28.51 - $31.92 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.