Medical Assistant/Receptionist FT Days Park Medical Fort Lee

Medical Assistant/Receptionist

Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New Jersey. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills, creative ideas, positive approaches, and a commitment to excellence. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

Job Summary: Under general supervision, and according to well defined policies and procedures, the MA/MR assists in the delivery of primary health and patient care management, interviews patients and/or patients' representatives to obtain necessary personal, demographic, and financial information and identification. Performs routine clerical, secretarial and administrative work in answering telephones, receiving the public, providing customer assistance, data processing, computer data entry and other record keeping tasks related to the patients' registration within the registration areas. This position assists with flow of patients from the waiting area to exam rooms and perform preparatory work on patients to ensure efficient use of the physician's time. Experience with medical terminology and practice management systems preferred.

Location: Fort Lee, NJ

Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Hours: 9am- 5pm

Job Essentials: The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements and competencies. Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner, as well as to demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, visitors, co-workers, physicians, and other departments in accordance with Service Excellence Standards. Registers all patients in EMR. Includes retrieval of all demographics, financial and insurance information from patients. Secures all necessary signatures on required forms, and all check-in / check-out processes. Answers incoming calls, screens calls, takes messages, and provides information to the appropriate care team. Demonstrates appropriate and courteous telephone etiquette during telephone exchanges. Assists with booking patients in scheduling appointments to ancillary labs etc. Treats all individuals with respect including but not limited to patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by using our G.R.E.A.T communication standards and abiding by HIPAA. Sorts and delivers mail, medical records, and other correspondence. Attends meetings as required and participates in departmental quality assurance endeavors. All other tasks as assigned.

Education Requirements: High School Graduate or equivalent or five (5) years of Medical Assistant/PCT experience Completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician (PCT) preferred

License/Certification/Registry: Current CPR Certification. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)/Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)/Patient Care Technician (PCT). Certification required for injection administration and medication documentation/handling.

Englewood Health job postings provide a minimum rate to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The minimum rate does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation. In addition to the minimum rate, eligible employees may receive comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other wellness resources. Minimum rate: $17.00 p/hr