Medical Assistant/Receptionist FT Closter

Englewood Hospital; Closter (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Englewood Health in New Jersey is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA/MR) to assist in the Internal Medicine department at Closter. Under general supervision, you will interview patients, collect demographics and financial information, and support registration workflows to ensure efficient patient flow from waiting areas to exam rooms.

This full-time, day-shift role requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician program or equivalent experience; CPR certification is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 5 years of Medical Assistant/PCT experience acceptable.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician program preferred.
• Current CPR certification required; CMA/RMA/PCT credentials encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of primary health and patient care management.
• Interview patients and/or representatives to obtain personal, demographic, and financial information.
• Perform routine clerical and administrative tasks including answering phones and data entry.
• Support patient registration within registration areas and ensure smooth flow to exam rooms.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant/PCT program

Job description

_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:** Internal Medicine
• Location:** Closter
• Status:** Full Time
• Shift:** Day
• Hours:** 9am- 5pm

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: 17.00