Medical Assistant/Receptionist FT Dept. of Surgery

Job Summary:

The Englewood Health Physician Network has an exciting full time opportunity for an experienced Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist. Based in Englewood Hospital, this role supports physicians and the healthcare team in the Dept of Surgery and Surgical Oncology. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, restocking procedure and exam rooms, pre-charting patient information in a timely manner prior to scheduled appointments, rooming patients by properly documenting all vitals, medical history, and screenings, setting up for and assisting with procedures and other essential tasks as needed to meet the needs of the practice. The MA/MR will make sure to attend to the needs of our patients and efficiently manage the flow of the clinical practice and hospital-based procedure room. Experience with medical terminology, EMR, collection of specimens, laboratory protocols and knowledge of proper use of gynecology and/or urology equipment is preferred. Must be detail-oriented, organized and able to identify when to escalate certain matters.Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus. Englewood Hospital offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits, free on-site parking, employee cafe discounts, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits and more. 

Department: Surgery and Surgical Oncology

Location: Englewood Hospital

Status: FT

Shift: Day

Hours: 8:30a-4:30p

Education Requirements:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants

License/Certification/Registry:

• Current CPR/BLS Certification.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Englewood Health, one of New Jersey’s leading hospitals and healthcare networks, delivers nationally recognized inpatient and outpatient care through its hospital and network of physician practices, urgent care centers, and imaging centers. Englewood Hospital, founded in 1890, consistently earns high marks for clinical excellence and patient safety. It is recognized as a 2022-23 Best Regional Hospital by US News & World Report, holds the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade ‘A’ (spring 2023), and was named a Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital (2022). Englewood Hospital is nationally recognized for nursing excellence, earning a fifth consecutive designation by the Magnet Recognition Program in 2021. The Englewood Health Physician Network—a coordinated network of more than 600 office-based and hospital-based providers—offers primary care, specialty care, and urgent care at more than 140 locations in five counties across northern New Jersey. Areas of clinical excellence offered by the health system include cardiac surgery and cardiac care, cancer care, orthopedic surgery, primary care, spine surgery, vascular surgery, and women’s health, as well as bloodless medicine and surgery and minimally invasive robotic surgery. Englewood Health’s focus on health equity and population health encompasses outreach to underserved communities to enhance individual and public health, prevent disease, support lifelong wellness, reduce the burden of mental health challenges and substance use disorders, and meet the cultural, social, and holistic needs of specific populations. With its high-quality, culturally sensitive inpatient care, outpatient services, and community health and wellness programs, Englewood Health delivers a healthcare experience that puts patients at the center.

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