What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/Receptionist - Bergen Medical Alliance FT Days position at Englewood Health?
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.
Department: Bergen Medical Alliance
Location: Englewood / Bergenfield, NJ
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Days
Hours: Variable
Job Essentials:
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience in a medical office.
- Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care.
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Skill in taking vital signs.
- Skill in maintaining medical records and recording test results.
- Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
- Knowledge of health care administration principles. Ability to work effectively with patients, staff, and the public.
Education Requirements:
- High School Graduate or Equivalent. Completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistant.
License/Certification/Registry:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)/Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)/Patient Care Technician (PCT).
- Certification required for injection administration and medication documentation / handling.
