Medical Assistant Careers in New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey is one of the many U.S. states seeing strong demand for trained medical assistants to help physicians and other health care professionals provide the best possible care to patients.

The Garden State is an exciting place to be while you prepare for your future in healthcare. From the fast-paced play of Atlantic City to the great views of the Statue of Liberty at Liberty State Park or the beauty and wonder of nature on display at the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey is full of fun and interesting places to visit when you take a break from your medical assistant studies.

Now's an excellent time to start your new career in medical assisting. New Jersey health care support occupations have been experiencing tremendous growth in jobs in recent years. And that growth is expected to continue through 2014. The number of jobs for New Jersey medical assistants is projected to increase by a whopping 46% from 2004-2014! In particular demand will be New Jersey dental hygienists, diagnostic medical sonographers, physical therapist assistants, and dental assistants. (WNJ)

In just one or two years you can get the credentials you need to join an exciting and growing field of healthcare in New Jersey. Below you'll find several recommended New Jersey medical assistant training schools that will prepare you for a rewarding new career in medicine.

Browse our list of featured New Jersey medical and healthcare schools located in the righthand column.

Source: Work Force New Jersey (WJN)

Featured New Jersey Schools:
Everest Institute (South Plainsfield) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Pharmacy Technician
At Everest Institute, we pride ourselves in treating our students like people. We truly care about the success of our students, and we believe our programs are of the highest academic quality – and that they can prepare you for a great future.
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The Lincoln Technical Institute® (Edison , Mt. Laurel , Paramus ) - Medical Assistant, Medical Administration Assistant, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technician
Healthcare is an exciting, dynamic field, filled with opportunity for motivated people. But being a physician isn't for everyone. There is, however, a way to enjoy many of the career benefits of medical training without the cost and commitment that go along with attending medical school. As a medical assistant, you'll have your finger on the pulse of the medical field. You'll interact directly with both patients and caregivers, you'll help operate and maintain complex diagnostic equipment, and you'll have ample opportunity for growth and advancement. All it takes is the right training and dedication.
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Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) - (Iselin ) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding Specialist, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Want to gain the skills you need for a rewarding medical career in as little as 9 months? Sanford-Brown Institute can help. Programs are designed to provide you with the knowledge you'll need to excel in the medical field. Classes meet days and evenings and are conveniently scheduled for both working and non-working adults.
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