Medical Assistant/Receptionist Per Diem Hawthorne

Englewood Hospital; Hawthorne (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Englewood Hospital is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to provide exceptional patient care within the HVA Medical Group in Hawthorne, New Jersey. The role includes assisting patients, performing clerical tasks, and ensuring efficient patient flow through the healthcare system.

The ideal candidate will be a high school graduate or possess relevant experience with certifications in CPR and Medical Assistance. Full-time status with a day shift of 8am to 4pm is offered, alongside comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with medical terminology and practice management systems preferred.
• Current CPR Certification is required.
• Certification required for injection administration and medication documentation/handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of primary health and patient care management.
• Interview patients to obtain necessary personal, demographic, and financial information.
• Perform clerical and administrative work related to patients' registration.

Skills

Epic Knowledge

Athena Knowledge

Prior Auth

Education

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

Tools

Medical terminology

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

HVA Medical Group

Location

1083 Goffle Road Hawthorne

Position Details

Status: Day | Shift: Full Time | Hours: 8am - 4pm.

Job Essentials

• Epic Knowledge
• Athena Knowledge
• Prior Auth

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