The Garden State — Get AMCA CMAC certified with free training. 4,200+ job openings. $38K average salary.
The Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) from the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) is a nationally recognized credential that validates your clinical and administrative skills for New Jersey employers.
AMCA certification is accepted by employers across New Jersey and all 50 states. Portable credential for your career.
Certified MAs in New Jersey earn 10-15% more than non-certified. Salary range: $32K - $52K.
Most New Jersey healthcare employers prefer or require CMAC, CMA, or RMA certification for clinical MA roles.
Complete EHired's free, self-paced Clinical Medical Assistant training program. Covers clinical skills, administrative procedures, medical terminology, and exam preparation.
If you have prior clinical MA experience, you may qualify to challenge the CMAC exam directly. New to healthcare? Complete a self-managed 100-hour externship.
When ready, register for and pass the AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Certification exam. Computer-based testing available at locations throughout New Jersey.
Upon passing, receive your official CMAC credential. Valid for 3 years with continuing education renewal. Start applying to New Jersey employers immediately.
New Jersey has excellent advancement options: Rutgers School of Nursing, UMDNJ programs, and numerous community college nursing programs for LPN/RN. PA programs at Rutgers, Seton Hall, and Monmouth. Medical schools at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson and Rowan for MD/DO pathway. MA experience provides invaluable patient care hours for competitive applications.
These healthcare organizations actively hire CMAC-certified Medical Assistants in New Jersey.
Statewide Health System
95 Old Short Hills Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052
New Jersey's largest health system. 11 hospitals plus extensive ambulatory network. Rutgers academic affiliate. MA positions across primary care, specialty clinics, and urgent care sites.
Statewide Health System
343 Thornall St, Edison, NJ 08837
Major competitor to RWJBarnabas. Hackensack University Medical Center flagship. 17 hospitals across NJ. Large physician practice network with consistent MA hiring.
North/Central NJ
475 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960
Morristown Medical Center flagship. Atlantic Medical Group employs 1,400+ physicians across Morris, Sussex, Warren, and Union counties. Growing ambulatory footprint.
South Jersey
303 Lippincott Dr, Marlton, NJ 08053
South Jersey's largest health system. 5 hospitals, 350+ care locations. Strong in Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties. Philadelphia suburb accessibility.
Urgent Care Chain
Various NJ Locations
Summit Health-CityMD operates extensive NJ urgent care network. High-volume MA positions with consistent schedules. Walk-in care model means varied patient encounters daily.
Camden/South Jersey
1 Cooper Plaza, Camden, NJ 08103
South Jersey's only Level I trauma center. Academic affiliate of Cooper Medical School of Rowan. Urban medicine experience in Camden with suburban practice sites.
Urgent Care Chain
Various NJ Locations
American Family Care operates dozens of NJ urgent care centers. Entry-level friendly with structured training. Weekday and weekend shifts available.
Pediatric Urgent Care
Various NJ Locations
Pediatric-focused urgent care with NJ locations. MAs gain specialized experience with children. Evening and weekend hours serve working parents.
North Jersey
223 N Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Valley Hospital in Ridgewood serves Bergen County. Known for cardiac care and oncology. Physician practices throughout affluent North Jersey communities.
Jersey Shore
100 Medical Center Way, Somers Point, NJ 08244
Somers Point hospital serving Atlantic County shore communities. Year-round positions with summer seasonal surge. Beach lifestyle with healthcare career.
Real people who earned their CMAC certification and launched healthcare careers in New Jersey.
“Started as an MA at a Hackensack Meridian primary care office. The patient experience hours helped me get into Rutgers nursing program. Still working per diem while in school.”
Maria R.
CMAC Certified Success
North Jersey
Now pursuing RN
“Left retail management at 32 for healthcare. CityMD urgent care was perfect entry point. High volume means I learned fast. Now training new MAs and considering PA school.”
James T.
Certification Changed My Career
Central Jersey
CityMD Senior MA
“Started general practice, then moved to cardiology at Atlantic Health. Now I do EKGs, Holter monitors, and stress test prep. Specialty MA roles pay more and the work is fascinating.”
Samantha K.
From Training to Certified
Morris County
Atlantic Medical Group
“Moved to the Shore for lifestyle and found great MA opportunities. Work at a family practice in Ocean County. Lower stress than North Jersey, can surf before morning shifts in summer.”
David L.
Certified and Employed
Jersey Shore
Private Practice MA
Free enrollment. Self-paced learning. AMCA CMAC certification. Join thousands of certified MAs working in New Jersey.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No loans • Pay $1,500 only when you certify