CMA Jobs in New Jersey

A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) plays a critical role in the nursing industry by providing both clinical and administrative assistance to healthcare professionals. They perform a wide range of tasks including recording patient history, preparing patients for examinations, drawing blood, administering medications, and ensuring the cleanliness of examination rooms. In addition, they handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and billing. For this reason, they are indispensable in ensuring the smooth running of healthcare facilities like hospitals and clinics.

To become a CMA, one must have graduated from an accredited medical assisting program, passed the CMA Certification Examination, and maintain their certification with continuing education. Important skills for a CMA include strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, technical skills, and a good understanding of medical terminology. Prior to becoming a CMA, an individual might have roles such as a medical secretary, a nursing assistant, or a phlebotomist; these positions provide valuable experience in both the administrative and clinical aspects of healthcare.

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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

  • NaphCare
  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

Overview NaphCare is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team of medical professionals in the Middlesex County Jail in New Brunswick, New Jersey....

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CMA Overnight

  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships...

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Certified Medical Assistant

  • Cooper
  • Rio Grande, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Rio Grande, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

About Us Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape...

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Certified Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine - Physician Practice

  • Hackensack Meridian Health
  • Clark, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Clark, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

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Certified Medical Assistant

  • RWJBarnabas Health
  • West Long Branch, NJ
  • 8 hours ago
  • West Long Branch, NJ
  • 8 hours ago

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group Department Name: Monmouth Hemo Onc Assoc WLB Req #: ... Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $23.06 - $29.35 per hour...

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Certified Medical Assistant (1783)

  • SKIN & AESTHETIC CENTERS
  • Neptune City, NJ
  • 13 hours ago
  • Neptune City, NJ
  • 13 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Completion of a Medical Assistant training program Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent credential Preferred Qualifications: Previous...

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Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatric Endocrinology - Health and Wellness Center

  • Hackensack Meridian Health
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

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Certified Medical Assistant - Orthopedics - Health and Wellness Center

  • Hackensack Meridian Health
  • Clifton, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Clifton, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) III

  • Axia Women's Health
  • Eatontown, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Eatontown, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Perform and document accurate blood pressure, height and weight, and patient temperature. Demonstrate appropriate chaperone technique and documentation....

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Certified Medical Assistant - Occupational Health - Physician Practice

  • Hackensack Meridian Health
  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

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Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiology - Physician Practice

  • Hackensack Meridian Health
  • Teaneck, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Teaneck, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

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Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Physician Practice

  • Hackensack Meridian Health
  • Waretown, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Waretown, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

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NJMS Certified Medical Assistant - Newark, NJ

  • RWJBarnabas Health
  • Newark, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 2 days ago

The CMA acts as a practice ambassador, contributing to overall patient experience, safety, and privacy....

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Certified Medical Assistant II, Full Time, Days - AMG Heart Success - Morristown

  • Atlantic Health System
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 2 days ago

JobID: 29558 Category: Phy.Relations and PracticeMgmt JobSchedule: Posted Date: 2026-06-01T13:36:05+00:00 JobShift: Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 24.050000 Certified Medical Assistant Responsible...

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Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time, Days - AMG Cardio Heart - Morristown

  • Atlantic Health System
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 2 days ago

JobID: 29563 Category: Phy.Relations and PracticeMgmt JobSchedule: Posted Date: 2026-06-01T13:49:12+00:00 JobShift: Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 20.050000 Certified Medical Assistant I...

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Salary for CMA Jobs in New Jersey

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

CMAs in New Jersey offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
Associate's Degree
23.5%
Bachelor's Degree
22.4%
High School or GED
16.4%
Master's Degree
4.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.5%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CMAs in New Jersey
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%


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