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Medical Assistants in New Jersey

Medical assistants perform both administrative and clinical tasks in healthcare settings, working under physician supervision. They handle duties like scheduling appointments, managing medical records, and processing insurance information, alongside clinical work such as recording vital signs and patient histories In New Jersey the median pay is $47,210 a year, 3% above the national median of $45,690.

$47,210median pay in New Jersey, per year
$42,150–$49,920middle half earn
20,330employed in New Jersey
$45,690U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Jersey

995open roles like this on employer career sites, 21 in New Jersey or remote
52employers hiring
557posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in New Jersey and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Social PerceptivenessActive ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoringCoordinationService Orientation

Knowledge areas

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsEducation and Training

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Licenses and training in New Jersey

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O*NET-SOC 31-9092.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.