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Medical Assistant Training in New Jersey

Free online training • 4,200+ job openings • $38K average salary

4,200+

Job Openings

$38K

Avg Salary

8%

Job Growth

9.3M

Population

Start free with EHired Open Access Education. Build real-world clinical skills—vital signs, patient intake, infection control, fundamental and EKG overviews—then explore externships, jobs, and, upon completing requirements, the ability to challenge the AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant (CMAC) certification.

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✓ Free enrollment + self-paced
✓ Job & externship resources
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✓ AMCA CMAC challenge support

Who this training is for

Ideal for candidates with prior clinical experience who want a structured path to AMCA certification without repeating basics they already know.

New to healthcare? You're welcome to enroll, but be aware: if you have no prior clinical experience, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship on your own to satisfy the program's practical component and prepare for the certification exam.

⚠️ Externship Disclaimer

EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site. EHired provides New Jersey-specific resources to help you find opportunities, but placement is not guaranteed.

Open Access = Zero Tuition

EHired removes tuition barriers so you can explore healthcare training free. Pay only if you choose to register for a third-party certification exam.

Skills First, Not Just Test Prep

Train for real clinical workflows. When ready, you can challenge the AMCA CMAC certification once you complete requirements—our course is not presented merely as test prep.

Externships & Jobs

Use our state resources to identify externship options and entry-level roles while you study, so you can build experience.

New Jersey Medical Assistant Salary & Career Ladder

Medical Assistant is your entry point into healthcare. From here, you can advance to nursing, PA, or even medical school.

Entry Point

Medical Assistant

$38K

$32K - $52K

Next Step

LPN / RN

$75K

$55K - $95K

Advanced

BSN / MSN

$95K

$75K - $120K

Top Tier

PA / NP

$130K

$115K - $150K

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.

What You'll Learn

Our Medical Assistant curriculum prepares you for the AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Coordinator (CMAC) certification exam.

1Patient Care Fundamentals

  • • Patient intake and registration
  • • Vital signs measurement (BP, pulse, temp, resp)
  • • Medical history documentation
  • • Patient positioning and preparation

2Clinical Procedures

  • • EKG/ECG basics
  • • Specimen collection
  • • Basic wound care
  • • Assisting with examinations

3Medical Knowledge

  • • Medical terminology
  • • Anatomy and physiology basics
  • • Pharmacology fundamentals
  • • Disease processes overview

4Administrative Skills

  • • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • • Appointment scheduling
  • • Insurance and billing basics
  • • Medical office procedures

5Safety & Compliance

  • • HIPAA compliance
  • • Infection control
  • • OSHA standards
  • • Medical ethics

6Professional Skills

  • • Patient communication
  • • Team collaboration
  • • Time management
  • • Professional demeanor

🎓 Certification Pathway

Upon completing your training, you'll be prepared to challenge the AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Coordinator (CMAC) certification exam — a nationally recognized credential accepted by employers in New Jersey and across all 50 states.

Top New Jersey Employers Hiring Medical Assistants

These healthcare organizations actively recruit certified Medical Assistants

RWJBarnabas Health

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.

Hackensack Meridian Health

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.

Atlantic Health System

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.

Virtua Health

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.

CityMD Urgent Care

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.

Cooper University Health Care

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.

AFC Urgent Care

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.

PM Pediatrics

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.

Valley Health System

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.

Shore Medical Center

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.

New Jersey Success Stories

“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.

MA → Nursing Student

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.

Career Changer → CityMD MA

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.

MA → Cardiology Specialist

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.

Shore Life MA

Jersey Shore

Private Practice MA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Medical Assistant training really free in New Jersey?
Yes. EHired offers free MA training to all New Jersey residents. You pay nothing to enroll or learn — no credit card, no FAFSA, no cosigners, no loans. The only payment is $1,500 when you feel ready and only if you wish to pursue AMCA MA certification.
How much do Medical Assistants make in New Jersey?
New Jersey Medical Assistants earn $38,000 on average — among the highest in the nation. Entry-level positions start around $32K, with experienced MAs earning $45K-$52K. North Jersey near NYC pays highest due to cost of living. Specialty practices (cardiology, dermatology, orthopedics) often pay premiums.
Do I need clinical experience to start training?
No prior experience is required to enroll. However, if you are new to healthcare, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship to build hands-on clinical confidence. This externship is your responsibility to arrange — EHired does not place students in externships but provides resources to help identify opportunities.
How do externships work?
All externships are self-managed. EHired does NOT arrange, monitor, or manage student externships. If you're new to healthcare, you'll need to complete 100 hours of clinical experience. EHired provides New Jersey-specific resources to help identify externship opportunities at physician offices, clinics, and urgent care centers.
North Jersey or South Jersey for MA careers?
Different markets with different advantages. North Jersey: Higher salaries, NYC access, Hackensack Meridian and Atlantic Health dominate, higher cost of living. South Jersey: Philadelphia orientation, Virtua and Cooper dominate, more affordable housing, slightly lower wages. Central Jersey offers balance with RWJBarnabas presence throughout.
What is the job outlook for Medical Assistants in New Jersey?
Strong. Medical Assistant positions are projected to grow 8% through 2034. New Jersey has 4,200+ current MA job openings. The state's dense population (most densely populated state), aging demographics, and concentration of physician practices and urgent care centers drive consistent demand. Healthcare is recession-resistant.
Can I advance from MA to higher healthcare roles?
Absolutely! The career ladder extends from MA ($38K) → LPN/RN ($75K) → BSN/MSN ($95K) → PA ($130K) → MD/DO ($220K+). New Jersey has excellent programs at Rutgers, UMDNJ, Seton Hall, Rowan, and community colleges. MA experience provides patient care hours valued by nursing, PA, and medical school admissions.

Start Your Medical Assistant Career in New Jersey

Free training • Self-paced online • AMCA certification pathway • 4,200+ job openings

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Important: EHired provides free online training for the AMCA CMAC certification exam. Externship placement is the student's responsibility. EHired does not guarantee job placement. Salary and job opening data are estimates based on BLS, ZipRecruiter, and state workforce data; actual figures vary.