Practice Assistant Jobs in New Jersey

Practice Assistant jobs in New Jersey are concentrated in Newark, Trenton, and the greater Princeton corridor, with demand across medical, legal, and dental practices at every level from entry-level support to senior clinical or administrative roles. Large established employers such as RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, and Virtua Health maintain consistent practice assistant hiring across the state. The most in-demand specialties are primary care support, specialty clinic coordination, and legal practice assistance tied to the state's dense law firm market. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles77
Top employerHackensack Meridian Health
Top cityHackensack, NJ
Cities hiring40
Work type60% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Hackensack Meridian Health
Medical Assistant- Cardiology - Physician Practice
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Medical Assistant- Cardiology - Physician Practice
Hackensack Meridian Health
South River, New Jersey
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Quality Control
BLS Certification

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Virtua Health
Medical Assistant - Voorhees OBGYN Practice
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Medical Assistant - Voorhees OBGYN Practice
Virtua Health
Voorhees, New Jersey
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$19.54 - $29.2/hr
BLS Certification

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Hackensack Meridian Health
Intern, Medical Assistant - Physician Practice
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Intern, Medical Assistant - Physician Practice
Hackensack Meridian Health
Neptune City, New Jersey
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification

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Hackensack Meridian Health
Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Physician Practice
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Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Physician Practice
Hackensack Meridian Health
Forked River, New Jersey
Administrative & Office Support
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
BLS Certification

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Hackensack Meridian Health
Medical Assistant - Surgical Group - Physician Practice
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Medical Assistant - Surgical Group - Physician Practice
Hackensack Meridian Health
Oakhurst, New Jersey
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
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Practice Assistant Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Hackensack
12 jobs
North Bergen
5 jobs
Neptune City
4 jobs
Edison
3 jobs
Iselin
3 jobs
Newark
3 jobs
Voorhees
3 jobs
Lodi
2 jobs
Camden
2 jobs

Practice Assistant Job Market in New Jersey

A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Hackensack Meridian Health
    Hackensack Meridian Health58
  • Virtua Health
    Virtua Health4
  • Cooper University Healthcare
    Cooper University Healthcare3
  • NJ Institute for Pain Relief
    NJ Institute for Pain Relief3
  • D
    Division of Law2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What New Jersey Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in practice assistant jobs across New Jersey.

  • Active New Jersey credential or registration recognized by the applicable New Jersey licensing board
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in a health, legal, or business-related field
  • Proficiency with electronic health record or practice management software such as Epic or Cerner
  • At least one year of administrative or clinical support experience in a professional practice setting
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for patient, client, or team interaction
  • Familiarity with scheduling, billing, or records management in a regulated New Jersey environment

Practice Assistant Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a practice assistant in New Jersey?

The path depends on the practice setting. For medical practice assistants, New Jersey does not issue a separate state license for the role, but employers typically require certification through a nationally recognized body such as the American Association of Medical Assistants, and the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners governs the clinical scope of work. Legal practice assistants need no state license but benefit from a paralegal certificate recognized by New Jersey bar-affiliated programs. In both tracks, an associate degree and hands-on externship experience are the standard entry requirements.

Which companies hire practice assistants in New Jersey?

Employers hiring practice assistants in New Jersey right now include Hackensack Meridian Health, Virtua Health, and Cooper University Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New Jersey's high concentration of health systems, specialty clinics, and law firms means openings appear steadily across both the northern suburbs near New York City and the central and southern regions of the state.

Which New Jersey cities have the most practice assistant jobs?

The cities with the most practice assistant openings in New Jersey are Hackensack, North Bergen, and Neptune City. Newark and its surrounding Essex County communities generate the largest share of postings because they anchor the state's biggest health systems and corporate headquarters, while cities like Trenton and Cherry Hill draw steady hiring from government-adjacent practices, regional medical centers, and the dense network of law firms serving the southern corridor.

Are there remote practice assistant jobs in New Jersey?

Yes, but they're rare. Most practice assistant roles require an on-site presence to manage patient intake, client files, or in-office procedures. About 40% of practice assistant openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to cluster in administrative coordination, insurance verification, or legal document management tasks that do not require direct in-person contact.

How can I get hired as a practice assistant in New Jersey with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate or externship programs run by New Jersey health systems such as RWJBarnabas Health and Hackensack Meridian Health, both of which regularly bring in candidates with no prior clinical experience and train them on-site. Lateral moves from medical receptionist, patient services representative, or legal secretary roles are common and recognized by New Jersey hiring managers as equivalent preparation. Earning a medical assistant certification or completing a community college certificate program at institutions like Middlesex College strengthens any application considerably.

Where can I find and apply to practice assistant jobs in New Jersey?

You can find and apply to practice assistant jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current New Jersey openings updated in real time. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and preferred location within the state, and apply directly to each posting that fits.

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