how much do cmas make in nj

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Hi I'm new to this forum and looking for some info. I'm new mom and have no career in place. I want something rewarding that is not too demanding so I am looking into ma. I'm from central NJ and I am wondering how much either entry level or experienced ma make thanks! :)

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Last I heard most CMA's work in physicians offices making $10-$13/hr depending on experience. Not a high paying job. Job availability fluctuates.

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I want to find something that's minimal schooling. I know that's hard to find but I want to be in my child's life instead of always in school.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

CNA and CMA are relatively short time in school as is CHHA (certified home health aide).

CNAs also work in LTC and hospitals. CNA can take an extra short class to become a CHHA.

CMA is generally clinic or physician office only.

You may find more options as a CNA, including the option to take an extra certification as CHHA (generally offered free from home health agencies). If you take CNA and get hired quickly by a nursing home all or part of your educational cost is eligible to be reimbursed by the LTC per regulations.

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I'll have to look into all that thanks. The school I was looking into certifies you in ma and phlebotomy and teaches the works like medical coding and billing etc but the school is 15 grand which I found way over priced but if they give an opportunity to certify in phlebotomy and ma I'm not sure because I would like to work in a physicians office more so than a hospital but pay isn't as great

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

There are different phlebotomy certifications. Some are better than others. Average pay for physician offices/clinics is $10-$12/hr. With current insurance requirements many offices have to send patients directly to LabCorp, Quest, etc for blood draws and don't do in office phlebotomy.

Look into your county vocational school or county college as the cost is much less than $15K since these are publicly subsidized programs.

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Do you know what cmas max out at?

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

$13 maybe $15 max after several years. Most I know average $10-12.

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And what about cna?

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Same range depending on work location and whether unionized. $10-$15 which isn't bad considering its 6 weeks education plus on the job training. CNA has more variety in work location. Plus CNA can add on CHHA (about a week class) whereas a CMA would have to take the full 3-6 week HHA class (no credit for CMA education since its designed for front/back medical office) whereas CNA is more for direct patient care in a facility.

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Ok thanks!

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