Medical Assistant/Receptionist PT Ridgewood

Englewood Health; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Englewood Health in Ridgewood is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant/Receptionist to support patient flow and front-desk activities. This role covers interviewing patients, collecting demographic and financial information, answering calls, and handling registrations.

Under supervision, you will prepare patients for exams, assist in moving them to exam rooms, and perform clerical tasks. Knowledge of medical terminology and practice management systems is preferred; CPR certification and

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent or 5 years of MA/PCT experience.
• Completion of an accredited MA/PCT program preferred.
• Current CPR Certification and relevant credentials are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and collect demographic and financial information.
• Perform routine clerical duties: answering calls, data entry, patient registration.
• Assist with flow of patients from waiting area to exam rooms and prep work for physicians.

Skills

Epic Knowledge

Athena knowledge

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Completion of accredited MA/PCT program

Tools

Epic Knowledge

Athena knowledge

Job description

Medical Assistant/Receptionist PT Ridgewood

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.

Location & Status

Department: HVA Medical Group

Location: Ridgewood

Status: Part Time

Shift: Days

Hours: 8am-4pm

Job Essentials

• Epic Knowledge
• Athena knowledge

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.

Compensation & Benefits

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