Medical Receptionist FT Rheumatology

Englewood Hospital; Woodland Park (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Englewood Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support front and back-office patient care across Woodland Park, Pompton Plains, and Fair Lawn. The role involves preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, and triaging calls to keep physician time efficient.

Requirements include Medical Assistant Certification and fluency in English and Spanish; high school diploma or equivalent or 2 years related experience. Position is full-time with variable hours.

Qualifications

• Medical office experience required
• Fluent in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist with vital signs and medical history.
• Answer and triage telephone calls; update medical records with lab/procedure results.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information.
• Obtain medication preauthorizations.
• Triage calls and call patients with lab results and instructions.
• Schedule patient appointments and prepare charts for visits.
• Explain treatments and physician instructions to patients.

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

Performs various front office and back office patient care duties. More specifically, this position will assist 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.

• Department:** HVA
• Location:** Woodland Park, Pompton Plains and Fair Lawn
• Status:** Full time
• Shift:** Days
• Hours:** Variable

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

• Medical office experience required

Role and Responsibilities

• Prepare exam room for the physician, take and record vital signs and medical history, prepare patients for exam, answer and triage telephone calls. Update medical record with lab and procedure results.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information, measure vital signs.
• Obtain medication preauthorization
• Triage telephone calls
• Call patients with lab results, physician instructions – and record in medical record
• Schedule appointments for patients
• Chart preparation prior to patient visit
• Explain treatments and physician instructions to patients

This position will require work in more than one location.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Medical Assistant Certification

Must be fluent in English and Spanish

Education Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent or a minimum of 2 years full-time experience in a related field required.
• Englewood Health provides 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: $16.50