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New Jersey: Pediatric Medical Assistant (Full-Time)

Tribeca Pediatrics$20/hrRahway, NJFull-timePosted 1y+ ago

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This posting states $20 an hour. Open medical assistant jobs in New Jersey post a median of $24.51 an hour, the middle half $23–$25.87, across 244 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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About the job

About Us

Tribeca Pediatrics was founded by Dr. Michel Cohen, in 1994, and has grown into New York City's largest and most respected primary care pediatric practice. With over 50 locations in vibrant neighborhoods throughout the New York City metro area and New Jersey, our incredible team of pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and clinical support staff practices a unique philosophy that embraces low intervention and thoughtful medicine while delivering the highest quality of service and care.

About the Role

Our Medical Assistants provide direct patient care to children in a clinical setting. They team up with our pediatricians to provide a high level of service and care. Expectations include the following:

  • Maintain a friendly, supportive, and professional demeanor with patients and colleagues
  • Patient intake, charting, and documentation in our electronic medical records system
  • Measure vitals, perform in-office tests and surveys, send out labs
  • Assist with vaccine administrations
  • Schedule appointments
  • Welcome patients, take on front desk responsibilities
  • Maintain vaccine and supply inventories
  • Adhere to practice policies around HIPAA compliance and staff and patient safety

About You

  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Previous experience in the medical field preferred (pre-med & CMA new grads also welcome)
  • Time management skills and ability to multitask
  • Flexible scheduling availability
  • Must be able to provide proof of vaccination against Hep B, Tdap, and MMR

Compensation and Benefits:

Medical Assistants start at $20/hour for their first year with us! We conduct our own in-house Medical Assistant training (3-4 weeks long), which is fully covered at your hired pay rate.

  • Additional monthly incentive bonuses tied to productivity, utilization, and attendance offered
  • Potential assignment as a trainer after 90 day review, training bonus offered
  • Annual evaluations with compensation increases
  • Opportunity for upward mobility and promotion within the company

Paid Time Off:

Full-time employees accrue 10.67 hours per month (approximately 16 PTO days per year)

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits:

Full time employees are eligible to participate in the health, dental, and vision insurance plans after 90 days of service. The base level plans are covered 100% by the company. Other level plans include a subsidy from the company.

Additional Benefits:

Additional benefits include entirely subsidized (read: free to you!) gym memberships at your choice of NY Sports Club, Blink Fitness, and LA Fitness. As well as others that include: an HSA plan, pet insurance, commuter benefits, voluntary supplemental insurances for Hospital Indemnity, Cancer, and Accidents, Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Voluntary Life and AD&D.

401k and Profit Share:

After 90 days, you will be eligible for participation and contribute to our 401(k) plan, administered via Principal. After your first year of employment, Tribeca Pediatrics will make an annual Safe Harbor contribution of 3% of your compensation. Eligible employees will also receive a profit share contribution.

From Tribeca Pediatrics's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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