Medical Assistant/Receptionist PT Ridgewood

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Englewood Health in Ridgewood, NJ, is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician to support front-line patient care. Under supervision, you will collect patient information, assist with registration, and help move patients from waiting areas to exam rooms.

Experience with medical terminology and practice management systems is preferred; Epic and Athena knowledge is essential. Training will ensure efficient physician time and smooth administrative flow.

Qualifications

• Epic and Athena knowledge preferred.
• Medical terminology and practice management systems experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and obtain personal, demographic, and financial information.
• Assist in patient registration and data processing.
• Answer telephones and provide customer assistance in the waiting area.
• Support flow from waiting area to exam rooms and prepare patients for the physician's time.

Skills

Epic Knowledge

Athena knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of accredited Medical Assistant/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:** Ridgewood
• Status:** Part Time
• Shift:** Days
• Hours:** 8am-4pm

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

• 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.

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