Medical Assistant / Receptionist FT Khosla OBGYN Hackensack

Englewood Hospital; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system in northern New Jersey, seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient care across Hackensack and Ridgewood. This full-time role entails coordinating clinical and administrative tasks to meet practice needs.

Applicants should have at least 3 years of clinical experience, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, and current CPR certification. Bilingual Spanish and English is required to serve diverse patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a medical office.
• 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.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for administrative and clinical duties delegated by the medical and nursing staff.
• The Medical Assistant assists physicians with patient care.
• Duties include routine clinical and administrative tasks as needed for the practice.

Skills

Clinical experience

Vital signs

Medical records

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Bilingual Spanish-English

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant program graduate

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

This position 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 Khosla
• Location:** Hackensack and Ridgewood
• Status:** Full time
• Shift :** Days
• Hours:** Variable
  

Job Essentials

• Minimum of 3 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.
• Fluency in Spanish and English a must
  

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.
  

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 per hour