What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/Receptionist FT Variable - Park Medical Harrington Park position at Englewood Hospital And Medical Center?
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.
Office located in family-friendly, suburban town with surrounding schools, parks, and greenery. Accessible via public transportation (NJ Transit Bus 167/177). Parking available.
Department: Park Medical Harrington Park
Location: 24 Elm St, Harrington Park, NJ 07640
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:
- Current CPR Certification.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)/Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)/Patient Care Technician (PCT).
- Certification required for injection administration and medication documentation / handling.
