Medical Assistant - Surgical Group - Physician Practice
Oakhurst, NJJob$21.7/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Medical Assistant assists physicians with patient care at Hackensack Meridian Health. The posting requires a high school diploma or equivalent, communication skills, effective and supportive interaction with varied populations, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and knowledge of computerized processes and data entry. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification is required; Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification and 2–3 years of Medical Assistant experience are preferred.
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Full job description
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 in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring that they assist physicians with all patient care.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
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High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
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Excellent communication skills
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Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations
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Ability to work in a fast paced environment
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Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Minimum 2-3 years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
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Minimum rate of $21.70 Hourly
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
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Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
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Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
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Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
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Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
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Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
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Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
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Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
How this job compares
Set against the 3,424 open Medical Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$21.7/hr
- New Jersey median$24–25/hr104 hourly ranges
- US median$20–28/hr1,654 hourly ranges
This rate, $21.70/hr, is 8% below the New Jersey median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Medical Assistant hourly ranges in New Jersey.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 117 open Medical Assistant jobs in New Jersey and 3,424 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New Jersey
- Hackensack Meridian Health (this employer)84 open
- Hunterdon Health Care System5 open
- UnitedHealth Group5 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Medical Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (1,502 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,044 of the 3,424 open Medical Assistant jobs (60%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Pay, requirements and demand for Medical Assistant jobs
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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