Medical Assistant/Receptionist FT Harrington Park

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

Job summary

Englewood Health in Harrington Park, NJ, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support primary health and patient care management under supervision. You will interview patients, collect demographics and insurance information, and assist with registration in the patient flow from waiting area to exam rooms.

Preferred candidates have experience with medical terminology and practice management systems, CPR certification, and CMA/RMA/PCT credentials; injection administration and medication

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or 5 years MA/PCT experience.
• Completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician (PCT) preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of primary health and patient care management.
• Interview patients or representatives to gather personal, demographic, and financial information.
• Perform routine clerical, secretarial and administrative work in answering telephones, receiving the public, and data entry.
• Help move patients from waiting area to exam rooms and prepare patients for physician time.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MA/PCT program completion preferred

Tools

Practice management systems

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:** Park Medical
• Location:** Harrington Park
• 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