Medical Assistant Training Programs in New Jersey
Training to become a medical assistant in New Jersey can be done on the job. However, in order to first get the position you want, it is highly recommended to complete training and pass a certification exam so that you can become a certified medical assistant (CMA) or a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). This formal medical assistant training and certification is highly preferred by healthcare employers in New Jersey, and will give you a competitive edge when applying for positions and a head start on your career.
In order to become a certified medical assistant in New Jersey you first need to choose a medical assisting program that has been accredited. Accreditation is determined by national accrediting agencies (institutional), the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). There are currently over a half dozen such programs throughout the state, at community and technical colleges that can be found listed below. You can also enroll in online programs. The online programs listed below the campus based programs on this page hold accreditation by the appropriate agencies and graduates are eligible to sit for the CMA or RMA exams.
Training in these programs will cover phlebotomy, medical terminology, medical records processing, and the like. You will learn the skills needed to be a well rounded medical assistant who can easily switch from the administrative side of the task to the clinical side. Taking vital signs, taking blood, recording medical histories, administering medications, assisting physicians, as well as making appointments, managing records, and communicating with insurance companies are just some of many varied tasks that medical assistants do to help an office, clinic, or hospital run smoothly. Again, choosing a formal medical assistant training is optimal for those wishing to be competitive for the best paying and most desirable medical assistant jobs in New Jersey.
The final step is to take the medical assistant certification exam. This is given by the certifying board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Completion or near completion of an accredited program is a prerequisite for taking this multiple-choice, computer-based exam. There is a registration fee, and it is offered in numerous locations and throughout the year. Once you pass this, you will be a CMA. The alternative is to become a registered medical assistant (RMA). The eligibility requirements are the same as the CMA exam eligibility requirements with the exception of an additional criteria, that if you graduate from a nationally accredited school with the required medical assisting skills training you will be eligible for the RMA exam. The schools listed below meet these requirements.
Medical assisting is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare and overall. There are over 12,000 medical assistants working in New Jersey, and this number continues to grow. As the healthcare workforce struggles to meet the medical demands of a growing aging population, and as the use of outpatient clinics increases, more and more medical support staff is necessary to help meet these needs and in a cost-effective manner. This growth means great job opportunity and secure careers in medical assisting and healthcare in general. The mean annual salary in New Jersey is $32,580 and the mean hourly rate is $15.66. This also includes good healthcare benefits. The salary will be slightly higher in urban areas. Choosing to pursue a specialization within medical assisting can increase your salary as well. There are a dozen local chapters in the New Jersey Society of Medical Assistants. Where ever you live in the state, you will likely be close enough to take advantage of this professional opportunity to network and communicate with other CMAs.
(Sources: AAMA, Bureau of Labor Statistics, CAAHEP, ABHES, State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development)
Medical Assisting Programs in New Jersey
Anthem Institute
The Anthem Institute Jersey City, North Brunswick and Parsippany campuses are nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Cherry Hill campus is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent College & Schools (ACICS) to award Diplomas.
Programs Offered: Diploma | Medical Assisting, Massage Therapist, Medical Billing & Coding, Surgical Tech
Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Cherry Hill, Jersey City, North Brunswick, Parsippany
Berdan Institute
The medical assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), which means graduates are eligible to sit for the CMA exam. Berdan Institute is also institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Programs Offered: Certificate | Medical Assisting, Biotechnician, Dental Asst, Massage Therapy, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical Office Admin, Personal Trainer, Pharmacy Tech
Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Wayne
Dover Business College
The medical assisting programs offered at the Clifton and Dover campuses are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), which means graduates are eligible to sit for the CMA exam.
Programs Offered: Diploma, LPN | Medical Assisting, Nursing, Medical Insurance and Coding Admin, Patient Care Tech, Surgical Processing Technician, Surgical Tech, Medical Insurance & Coding Admin, Surgical Processing Tech
Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Clifton, Dover
Eastwick College
Eastwick College is nationally accredited. Eastwick College is the first nationally accredited school in the State of New Jersey approved to teach nursing by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, offering an LPN program. Eastwick College is the first non-degree granting institution in the nation to become affiliated with the prestigious American Medical Technologists (AMT), which allows Eastwick College/HoHoKus graduates the opportunity to become nationally registered medical assistants.
Programs Offered: Certificate, Diploma, Associate's | Medical Assisting, Allied Health, Cardiovascular Sonography, Medical Billing & Coding, Surgical Tech
Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Ramsey
Everest Institute
Everest Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges .
Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's | Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Pharmacy Tech
Please Select a Campus to Learn More: South Plainfield
Fox Institute
Fox Institute is Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges & Schools.
Programs Offered: Certificate | Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy
Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Clifton
Harris School of Business
The Cherry Hill, Linwood, and Trenton campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. The Stratford campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Programs Offered: Diploma | Medical Assisting, Health Claims Specialist, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Tech, Medical Biller, Multi-Skill Health Tech
Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Cherry Hill, Hamilton (Trenton), Linwood, Stratford
HoHoKus - Hackensack
Graduates of the medical assistant program will be qualified to obtain positions as medical assistants throughout New Jersey and the rest of the country.
Programs Offered: Certificate, Diploma | Medical Assisting, Patient Care Tech, Pharmacy Tech, Medical Billing & Coding
Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Hackensack
HoHoKus RETS - Nutley
Graduates of the Medical Assisting program will have obtained their CPR, First Aid, and OSHA certifications. In addition, graduates are also eligible to obtain Electrocardiography (EKG) and Phlebotomy certifications and sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam.
Programs Offered: Certificate | Medical Assisting, Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Nutley
Lincoln Technical Institute
The Lincoln Technical Institute campuses in New Jersey are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's | Medical Assisting, Medical Admin / Coding & Billing, Massage Therapy, Medical Asst
Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Edison (Central NJ), Mount Laurel (Southern NJ), Paramus (Northern NJ)
Omega Institute
Omega Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Graduates are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant program administered by the American Medical Technologists.
Programs Offered: Diploma | Clinical Medical Assistant, Advanced Personal Training, Medical Billing Specialist, Personal Training, Pharmacy Tech, Surgical Technologist, Therapeutic Massage
Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Pennsauken
Prism Career Institute
Prism Career Institute is licensed by the New Jersey Department of Education. Prism Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET).
Programs Offered: Certificate, Diploma | Medical Assisting, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical Office Admin, Patient Care Asst
Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Cherry Hill, Egg Harbor Township
Sanford-Brown Institute
The Sanford-Brown Institute Medical Assisting and Surgical Technology programs hold programmatic accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), which means graduates of the Medical Assisting program are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam.
Programs Offered: Certificate | Medical Assisting, Anesthesia Tech, Cardiovascular Tech, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Tech, Surgical Tech
Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Iselin
Star Technical Institute
Star Technical Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Programs Offered: Diploma | Medical Assisting, Cardiology Tech, Dialysis Tech, Medical Asst, Medical Billing, Surgical Tech, Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller
Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Egg Harbor Township, Lakewood
Medical Assisting Programs Offered Online in New Jersey
Kaplan University - Online
The Kaplan University Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting degree program will prepare you online to become a professional medical assistant. It will also qualify you to seek national certification and licensing. The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board (CRB) of the American Association of Medial Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). Graduates are eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant exam, given by the American Association of Medical Assistants; or the Registered Medical Assistant exam, offered by the American Medical Technologists.* Recognized in all states.
Programs Offered: Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, and Pharmacy Technician
Keiser University - E-Campus Online
The Medical Assisting program at Keiser University is accredited by the ABHES, which means graduates are eligible to sit for the CMA exam administered by the AAMA. Graduates are also eligible to sit for the RMA Exam administered by the American Medical Technologist Association (AMT)., which means graduates are eligible to sit for the CMA exam.
Programs Offered: AA in Medical Assisting
Herzing University Online
The Diploma and Associate's in Medical Assisting programs offered by Herzing University Online are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), which means graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant exam administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Graduates are also eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam administered by the American Medical Technologist Association (AMT).
Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's, Bachelor's | Medical Assisting, Health Care, Health Information Management, Medical Billing & Insurance Coding, Medical Office Administration
San Joaquin Valley College
Graduates of the certificate or Associate's Medical Assisting programs are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant Exam.
Programs Offered: Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate (Online) or Clinical Medical Assisting Associate's Degree (Online)
University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. University of Phoenix offers all of their programs in the online format.
Programs Offered: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate | Gerontology, Health Admin, Health Care Admin, Health Care Informatics, Health Care Mgmt, Health Info Systems, Human Services/Mgmt, Long Term Care, Medical Records, Pharmacy Practice
Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Online
