Medical Assistant/Receptionist FT GI Woodland Park

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

Job summary

Englewood Health seeks a Medical Assistant/Receptionist for the GI team in Woodland Park. The role blends administrative and clinical duties to support physicians and patient care.

Location includes Woodland Park and Fair Lawn with day shift hours. Requires at least two years in a medical office, graduation from an accredited MA program, CPR certification, and bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of clinical experience in a medical office.
• Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Must be fluent in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical duties as delegated by medical staff.
• Assist physician with patient care.
• Maintain medical records and record test results.
• Assist with routine treatments and medications as directed.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Medical records

Safety procedures

Communication

Problem solving

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Medical Assistant/Receptionist FT GI Woodland Park

Req Id: 65940

Job Summary

Medical Assistant/Receptionist FT GI Woodland Park is responsible for administrative and clinical duties delegated by the medical and nursing staff. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physician with patient care. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, routine clinical and administrative duties as needed to meet the needs of the practice to which it is assigned. The duties of the Medical Assistant vary from office to office based on size and specialty of the practice.

Department: HVA GI. Location: Fair Lawn, Woodland Park, Pompton Plains. Status: Full Time. Shift: Days. Hours: Variable.

Job Essentials

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in a medical office.


• Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care.


• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.


• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.


• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.


• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed.


• Skill in taking vital signs.


• Skill in maintaining medical records and recording test results.


• Knowledge of computer systems and applications.


• Knowledge of health care administration principles.


• Skill in gathering, analyzing and interpreting information.


• Skill in written and verbal communication.


• Ability to exercise initiative, problem-solving, and decision-making.


• Ability to apply policies and principles to solve everyday problems and deal with a variety of situations.


• Ability to work effectively with patients, staff, and the public.


• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.


• Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities.

Education Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent or a minimum of 5 years full-time experience in a related field at a healthcare setting.


• Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants.

License/Certification/Registry

• Current CPR Certification.

• Must be fluent in Spanish and English.

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