Medical Assistant
- Certification preferred
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $18.39–$26.03 an hour. Open medical assistant jobs in New Jersey post a median of $24.37 an hour, the middle half $23–$25.39, across 320 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Medical assistants employed in New Jersey earn a median of $22.70 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 24.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 81.0%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.89x · Clicks 29
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.0% · Stating an hourly rate 45.7%
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About the job
Position Summary
The Medical Assistant is responsible to support the physician and nurses in an effort to facilitate patient flow through the department and supporting the practice in its efforts to provide quality service to patients. The medical assistant will also perform phlebotomy functions as needed.
Minimum Requirements
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Certified Phlebotomist preferred
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Knowledge and experience on a computer
- Accurately take and record vital signs and weights
- Knowledge of medical processes and procedures
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Salary Range - $18.39 - $26.03 hourly (based on experience)
About Shore Medical Center
At Shore Medical Center, kindness complements an extraordinary level of clinical sophistication. Located in Somers Point, NJ, Shore is a 196-bed, independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit acute care community hospital where advanced technology harmonizes with compassionate care. Since 1940, Shore has been a trusted healthcare provider for generations of families, friends, neighbors, and visitors throughout our region.
Shore attracts the area’s best doctors, nurses, and clinicians - and is the most favored hospital among many of these professionals for their own personal healthcare needs. We offer the highest quality of care across a wide range of specialties, including cancer, cardiovascular, neurological, orthopedic, adult and pediatric emergency, and maternity services.
Shore is a proud member of the Penn Cancer Network and maintains long-standing affiliations with Penn Medicine in cardiology, maternal-fetal medicine, neuroscience, and pulmonology - giving our patients and physicians seamless access to world-class care. We also partner with Onsite Neonatal Partners, Bayfront Emergency Physicians, Equum Medical for 24/7 critical care services, Mayo Medical Laboratories, Advanced Radiology Solutions, and Advantage Sleep Centers.
Shore is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified for disease-specific care in stroke, spine surgery, and knee and hip replacement. In Spring 2025, Shore earned an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national distinction for hospital quality and safety. Shore also earned the “Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes” designation by the American Diabetes Association and Leapfrog. This national recognition program calls attention to the complex inpatient care required by patients living with diabetes. Shore has also earned the The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus award for dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care.
SMC Employee Benefits
The mission of Shore Medical Center (SMC) is to care for and respect our patients, families and each other. Keeping with this mission, Shore is committed to providing each staff member with a unique and exceptional Total Rewards package to meet the needs of you and your family. Our employees have access to a broad range of benefits ranging from legal guidance, to a menu of stellar medical plans, supportive care, and in-house pharmacy and exclusive discounts just for being an SMC employee!
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Certification reimbursement
- Referral incentive program
- Local community employee discounts
- Free Parking
From Shore Medical Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Shore Medical Center
Shore Medical Center is a nonprofit hospital with an emergency department in Somers Point, NJ. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, front-office staff and mental health staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Shore Medical Center
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