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CCMA Certification in New Jersey
Average salary $38,000 - $44,000 (BLS OEWS 2024) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in New Jersey.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in New Jersey
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under New Jersey rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✗Administer oral medications — not permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
New Jersey has detailed MA scope rules under the Board of Medical Examiners; MAs complete approved training for injection authority.
Top employers in New Jersey
- Hackensack Meridian Health
- RWJBarnabas Health
- Atlantic Health System
New Jersey metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | New York-Newark-Jersey City | 19,850 | $45,030 |
| Jersey City | New York-Newark-Jersey City | 5,240 | $45,030 |
| Trenton | Trenton-Princeton | 3,120 | $43,370 |
| Camden | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | 5,240 | $44,300 |
| Edison | New York-Newark-Jersey City | 2,180 | $45,030 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
New Jersey credentialing body
New Jersey Society of Medical Assistants (NJSMA)
Visit the New Jersey association →