Medical Assistant/Receptionist Cliffside Park Medical Center FT

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.

About the role

Under general supervision, and according to well defined policies and procedures, the Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist (MA/MR) assists in the delivery of primary health and patient care management. This position interviews patients and/or patients' representatives to obtain necessary personal, demographic, and financial information and identification. Performs routine clerical, secretarial, and administrative work including answering telephones, receiving the public, providing customer assistance, data processing, computer data entry, and other record-keeping tasks related to patient registration. Assists with the flow of patients from the waiting area to exam rooms and performs preparatory work on patients to ensure efficient use of the physician's time. Experience with medical terminology and practice management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of primary health and patient care management
• Interview patients and/or their representatives to gather personal, demographic, and financial information
• Perform clerical, secretarial, and administrative tasks such as answering telephones, receiving the public, and providing customer assistance
• Handle data processing, computer data entry, and record-keeping related to patient registration
• Assist with patient flow from the waiting area to exam rooms
• Perform preparatory work on patients to optimize physician time efficiency

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistant
• Current CPR Certification
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Patient Care Technician (PCT) certification
• Certification required for injection administration and medication documentation/handling

Pay

The rate of pay for this position starts at a minimum of $17.00 per hour and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, and skills. The minimum rate does not include bonuses, incentives, differential pay, or other forms of compensation.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other wellness resources.

Location: Cliffside Park, NJ
Status: Full Time
Shift: Days
Hours: Varied