Medical Assistant/Receptionist FT Paterson

About the role

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.

Location: Paterson, NJ • Department: HVA Medical Group • Employment Status: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of primary health and patient care management under general supervision and according to well‑defined policies and procedures.
• Interview patients and/or patients' representatives to obtain necessary personal, demographic, and financial information and identification.
• Perform routine clerical, secretarial and administrative work: answering telephones, receiving the public, providing customer assistance, data processing, computer data entry, and other record‑keeping tasks related to patients' registration.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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)/Patient Care Technician (PCT) – certification required for injection administration and medication documentation/handling.
• Prior Auth Epic knowledge; Athena knowledge preferred.

Skills

• Experience with medical terminology and practice management systems preferred.

Pay

Minimum rate: $17.00 per hour (in compliance with New Jersey law; actual rate based on experience, qualifications, skills).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Other wellness resources

Schedule

Full‑time, Days shift, 9 am – 5 pm.