Medical Assistant/Receptionist FT Hawthorne

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.

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 and assisting the public
• Handle data processing, computer data entry, and record-keeping related to patient registration
• Manage the flow of patients from the waiting area to exam rooms
• Perform preparatory work on patients to optimize physician time efficiency

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
• 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
• Experience with medical terminology and practice management systems preferred
• Knowledge of Epic and Athena systems

Pay

Minimum rate: $17.00 per hour. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, and skills. This 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.

Schedule

• Status: Full Time
• Shift: Days
• Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Location: 1083 Goffle Road, Hawthorne