Medical Assistant/Receptionist FT Pompton Plains

Englewood Hospital; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Englewood Health in Pompton Plains, NJ seeks a Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician to support patient registration and front-desk workflows. Under supervision, you will interview patients, collect critical information, and help move patients from waiting areas to exam rooms, ensuring smooth clinic operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or 5 years MA/PCT experience, completion of an accredited MA/PCT program preferred, CPR, CMA/RMA/PCT certification, and injection

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of patient registration processes and medical terminology.
• Experience with Epic or similar EHR systems is preferred.
• Certification in injection administration is required or imminent.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to collect personal, demographic and financial information for registration.
• Assist with patient flow from waiting area to exam rooms and prep patients for visits.
• Perform routine clerical tasks, data entry, and record keeping related to registration.
• Support care team with workflow and ensure efficient physician time.

Skills

Prior Auth

Epic Knowledge

Phlebotomy experience

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Completion of an accredited MA/PCT program preferred

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:** HVA Medical Group
• Location:** 637 Route 23 south Suite 300, Pompton Plains NJ 07444
• Status:** Full Time
• Shift:** Days
• Hours:** 8:30-4:30pm

Job Essentials

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

• Prior Auth
• Epic Knowledge
• Phelbotomy experience

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: 18.50