Medical Assistant/Receptionist FT Fair Lawn/Woodland Park

Medical Assistant/Receptionist FT Fair Lawn/Woodland Park

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

Fair Lawn, Clifton, Woodland Park, Pompton Plains

Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Hours

Variable

Role and Responsibilities

Prepare exam room for the physician, take and record vital signs and medical history, prepare patients for exam, answer and triage telephone calls. Update medical record with lab and procedure results. Interview patients to obtain medical information, measure vital signs. Obtain medication preauthorization Triage telephone calls Call patients with lab results, physician instructions – and record in medical record Schedule appointments for patients Chart preparation prior to patient visit Explain treatments and physician instructions to patients. This position may require work in more than one location.

Education Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent or 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. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

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