Medical Assistant & Front Desk Coordinator

Englewood Health; Harrington Park (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Englewood Health in Harrington Park, NJ, seeks a Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician to support primary health care delivery under supervision. The role involves interviewing patients, collecting demographics and insurance information, and assisting with patient flow from waiting area to exam rooms.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, taking histories and vitals, assisting with minor procedures, performing phlebotomy/EKG as ordered, and maintaining accurate medical records in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years MA/PCT experience; accredited MA/PCT program preferred.
• CPR preferred; CMA/RMA/PCT certification required for injections and medication documentation.
• Strong understanding of medical practice, exam procedures, equipment use, safety precautions, vital signs, and assisting with treatments.
• Proficient in maintaining medical records, documenting test results, using computer systems and healthcare administration principles.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making, prioritization, and teamwork skills; able to interact effectively with patients, staff, and public.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, take patient histories and vitals, assist with minor procedures, perform phlebotomy/EKG as ordered, and distribute necessary screening/history forms.
• Greet and assist patients/visitors in person and by phone, manage inquiries, relay messages, maintain courteous communication, and uphold confidentiality and service excellence standards.
• Verify insurance eligibility, remind patients of appointments, register and check in patients, prepare visit documents, manage late arrivals, and maintain an orderly waiting room.
• Maintain accurate patient files, demographics, insurance details, financial records, and scan required documents/forms into imaging systems.
• Retrieve voicemails/faxes, provide general policy information, collect payments or refer to credit representatives, attend meetings, participate in quality assurance and professional development.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

MA/PCT program completion

Tools

Practice management systems

CPR

Job description

Englewood Health in Harrington Park, NJ, seeks a Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician to support primary health care delivery under supervision. The role involves interviewing patients, collecting demographics and insurance information, and assisting with patient flow from waiting area to exam rooms.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, taking histories and vitals, assisting with minor procedures, performing phlebotomy/EKG as ordered, and maintaining accurate medical records in