Medical Assistant & Front Desk Specialist

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

Job description

Medical Assistant/Receptionist FT Vazir Woodland Park

Req Id: 65415

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.

Department: HVA Vazir

Location: Woodland Park and Fair Lawn

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Hours: Variable

Job Essentials: The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements and competencies.

Role and Responsibilities

• Prepare exam room for the physician, take and record vital signs and medical history, prepare patients for exam, perform EKG, 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
• Perform event monitoring
• Explain treatments and physician instructions to patients

This position will 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.

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 an hour

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