Medical Office Assistant Jobs in New Jersey
Medical Office Assistant jobs in New Jersey are open across Clifton, Ewing, and Paterson and other New Jersey metros, with employers like Fresenius Medical Care, Hess spine and orthopedics, and Hackensack Meridian Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
Find Medical Office Assistant JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 6+ Medical Office Assistant jobs
Job Title: Medical Office Assistant - Primary Care Paterson
Location: Paterson, NJ, United States
Job Description
Responsible for the daily operations of the medical office including, but not limited to, scheduling patients, setting up patient accounts, answering phones, insurance verification, data entry and ordering office and medical supplies. This position also assists as needed with patient care activities including preparing patients for examination, obtaining, recording patient vital signs and phlebotomy.
Qualifications
Work requires a High School diploma or equivalent and Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Must have and maintain current certification or registration from an accredited institution, e.g.: AAMA, NHA, AMT. Bilingual preferred.
About us
St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.
Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)
- Competitive salary*
- Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
- 403b retirement plan options with company match**
- Health & Wellness*
- Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- PTO, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- LTD: Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance Options
-
Onsite Day care Program
-
Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.
About the Team
St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures.
The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women’s health, imaging and pediatrics.
The nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize™ - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.
Job Info
Job Identification: 20260977
Job Category: Allied Health
Posting Date: 06/11/2026, 06:14 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Locations: St. Joseph's University Medical Center
Hourly Salary Range: 20.25-30.37
Job Title: Medical Office Assistant - Primary Care Paterson
Location: Paterson, NJ, United States
Job Description
Responsible for the daily operations of the medical office including, but not limited to, scheduling patients, setting up patient accounts, answering phones, insurance verification, data entry and ordering office and medical supplies. This position also assists as needed with patient care activities including preparing patients for examination, obtaining, recording patient vital signs and phlebotomy.
Qualifications
Work requires a High School diploma or equivalent and Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Must have and maintain current certification or registration from an accredited institution, e.g.: AAMA, NHA, AMT. Bilingual preferred.
About us
St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.
Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)
- Competitive salary*
- Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
- 403b retirement plan options with company match**
- Health & Wellness*
- Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- PTO, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- LTD: Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance Options
-
Onsite Day care Program
-
Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.
About the Team
St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures.
The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women’s health, imaging and pediatrics.
The nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize™ - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.
Job Info
Job Identification: 20260977
Job Category: Allied Health
Posting Date: 06/11/2026, 06:14 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Locations: St. Joseph's University Medical Center
Hourly Salary Range: 20.25-30.37
See All 6 Medical Office Assistant Jobs in New Jersey
Find roles in New Jersey that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Medical Office Assistant JobsMedical Office Assistant Jobs by City in New Jersey
Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Medical Office Assistant Job Market in New Jersey
A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Fresenius Medical Care2
- Hess spine and orthopedics2
- Hackensack Meridian Health1
- St. Joseph's Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Energy2
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical office assistant jobs across New Jersey.
- Experience with EHR software such as Epic, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks
- High school diploma or GED, with a medical office assistant certificate preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology, coding basics, and insurance verification processes
- Strong patient communication skills and front-desk or reception experience
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) or equivalent credential often preferred
- Proficiency in scheduling software, multi-line phone systems, and basic billing workflows
Medical Office Assistant Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How many medical office assistant jobs are there in New Jersey?
There are 6+ medical office assistant openings in New Jersey on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Clifton, Ewing, and Paterson. New positions post regularly as employers across New Jersey hire.
How much do medical office assistants make in New Jersey?
Medical office assistants in New Jersey earn a median of about $47,210 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $37,010 for the lowest 10% to over $58,070 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which New Jersey cities have the most medical office assistant jobs?
Clifton, Ewing, and Paterson have the most medical office assistant openings in New Jersey right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire medical office assistants in New Jersey?
Employers hiring medical office assistants in New Jersey include Fresenius Medical Care, Hess spine and orthopedics, and Hackensack Meridian Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote medical office assistant jobs in New Jersey?
Yes. About 0% of medical office assistant openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in New Jersey metros.
How do I apply for medical office assistant jobs in New Jersey?
You can apply to medical office assistant jobs in New Jersey directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred New Jersey location, then apply to each one that fits.
See All 6 Medical Office Assistant Jobs in New Jersey
Find roles in New Jersey that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Medical Office Assistant Jobs