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# How to Become a Medical Assistant

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.medassistantedu.org/blog/) - This is the blog zone
- [The Basics Of Medical Assistant Online Certification](https://www.medassistantedu.org/blogs/medical-assistant-online-certification/) - The Medical Assistant Online Certification exam needs a lot of preparation to be cleared and this guide helps you out in creating a roadmap.
- [Medical Assistant Training Program](https://www.medassistantedu.org/blogs/medical-assistant-training-program/) - The Medical Assistant Training program allows you to gain an insight on how to prepare yourself for the life on MedAssistant.
- [A Guide To NHA CCMA Exam](https://www.medassistantedu.org/blogs/nha-ccma-exam/) - Significance Of A Certified Medical Assistant In A Healthcare Facility With the advancement of the healthcare sector, the medical assistant’s responsibilities have increased. MedassistEDU experts say that there has been a shift in the medical assistant duties. At present medical assistants are performing similar duties as registered nurses while assisting a physician. Medical assistants
- [How To Become A Medical Assistant?](https://www.medassistantedu.org/blogs/how-to-become-a-medical-assistant/) - Wondering how to become a Medical Assistant in 2021? Our guide lays down the exact path that you need to follow in order to pursure it as a career.
- [Medical Workers on Edge about the Measles Outbreak](https://www.medassistantedu.org/uncategorized/medical-workers-on-edge-about-the-measles-outbreak/) - In 2000, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) stated that the Measles were no longer a danger to the US and that the only way it could potentially ever be a threat again is if it was brought onto American soil by an international traveler. Unfortunately, a mere 15 years later, the Measles are now
- [Ohio Now Allows Supervised Medical Assistants to Administer Drugs](https://www.medassistantedu.org/blogs/ohio-now-allows-supervised-medical-assistants-to-administer-drugs/) - Ohio just streamlined the procedures for administering drugs to patients and will allow nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants to delegate medication administration in outpatient settings to unlicensed allied health professionals such as medical assistants. Senate Bill 110 was just passed by the Ohio Legislature and signed by Governor John Kasich. It will become effective 90
- [A Quick Guide to the AAMA’s 60th Annual Conference in 2016](https://www.medassistantedu.org/articles/a-quick-guide-to-the-aamas-60th-annual-conference-in-2016/) - Medical assistant students and professionals alike recognize the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) as a household name, as they should. The AAMA is easily the leading authority on education and certification for medical assistants in the country. So what better way to stay abreast on the ever-changing landscape of the medical assisting profession than
- [Medical Assistant Recognition Week Celebrated](https://www.medassistantedu.org/uncategorized/medical-assistant-recognition-week-celebrated/) - Medical Assistant Recognition Week (MARWeek), which takes place each year in the third full week of October, was developed to honor the efforts of thousands of medical assistants across the United States. It is endorsed by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AMMA). The 2016 MARWeek held during the week of October 17, encouraged employers,
- [Louisiana Workforce Announces Free Medical Assistant Training in the River Parishes](https://www.medassistantedu.org/blogs/louisiana-workforce-announces-free-medical-assistant-training-in-the-river-parishes/) - The Louisiana Workforce Commission in partnership with Ochsner Health Systems is offering a free medical assistant training program to the River Parishes. The new training program will give job seekers the opportunity to train for one of the many current openings in the quickly growing medical assistant field. The program features accelerated classes in combination
- [Chinese Company Releases a Medical Assistant Chatbot](https://www.medassistantedu.org/uncategorized/chinese-company-releases-a-medical-assistant-chatbot/) - While medical assistants are an indispensable part of Western medicine, this appears to not be the case in China. China’s largest search engine, Baidu, announced in October 2016 that it had produced an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot. The company named its new creation Melody the Medical Assistant. Digital Trends interviewed Wei Fan, Baidu Big Data Lab’s
- [Medical Assistants Save Lives in War Zones and Abroad](https://www.medassistantedu.org/blogs/medical-assistants-save-lives-in-war-zones-and-abroad/) - Until recently San Diego native Derek Coleman was working as a machinist in a factory. Today he finds himself in a field trauma center outside the city of Mosul in Iraq, one of today's most active war zones. Speaking about his motivations for traveling halfway across the world in a PBS Newshour report, Coleman explains,
- [With Medical Assistants On The Front Lines Of The Coronavirus Response, Today’s MA Students are Preparing for a Field That May Never Be the Same Again](https://www.medassistantedu.org/articles/with-medical-assistants-on-the-front-lines-of-the-coronavirus-response-todays-ma-students-are-bracing-for-a-field-that-will-be-different-forever/) - No one needs to tell medical assistants about the severity of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States... they are seeing it firsthand, as many show up to work every day to hospitals flooded with patients in respiratory distress. Out there on the front lines, medical assistants are filling critical roles in supporting doctors, nurses,
- [The Screener, the Prepper, and the Swabber: Top 3 Roles for MAs at Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Sites](https://www.medassistantedu.org/articles/the-screener-the-prepper-and-the-swabber-top-3-roles-for-mas-at-drive-through-covid-19-testing-sites/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has gone through a strange pattern in the United States, surging to crisis levels in major urban centers like New York and New Orleans, then subsiding briefly before coming back hard and strong in more rural states like Alabama and Arizona. It’s a strong message that the virus is likely to be a persistent, whack-a-mole problem that’s going to rear its head the moment we relax our grip on it. And through it all, medical assistants will remain on the front lines of that battle around the country.
- [The Screener, the Prepper, and the Swabber: Top 3 Roles for MAs at Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Sites](https://www.medassistantedu.org/blogs/top-3-roles-for-mas-at-drive-through-covid-19-testing-sites/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has gone through a strange pattern in the United States, surging to crisis levels in major urban centers like New York and New Orleans, then subsiding briefly before coming back hard and strong in more rural states like Alabama and Arizona. It’s a strong message that the virus is likely to be
- [With Medical Assistants On The Front Lines Of The Coronavirus Response, Today’s MA Students are Preparing for a Field That May Never Be the Same Again](https://www.medassistantedu.org/blogs/ma-field-to-change-post-covid/) - No one needs to tell medical assistants about the severity of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States... they are seeing it firsthand, as many show up to work every day to hospitals flooded with patients in respiratory distress. Out there on the front lines, medical assistants are filling critical roles in supporting doctors, nurses,
- [Chinese Company Releases a Medical Assistant Chatbot](https://www.medassistantedu.org/blogs/chinese-company-releases-medical-assistant-chatbot/) - While medical assistants are an indispensable part of Western medicine, this appears to not be the case in China. China’s largest search engine, Baidu, announced in October 2016 that it had produced an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot. The company named its new creation Melody the Medical Assistant. Digital Trends interviewed Wei Fan, Baidu Big Data Lab’s
- [Medical Assistant Recognition Week Celebrated](https://www.medassistantedu.org/blogs/medical-assistant-recognition-week-celebrated-2/) - Medical Assistant Recognition Week (MARWeek), which takes place each year in the third full week of October, was developed to honor the efforts of thousands of medical assistants across the United States. It is endorsed by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AMMA). The 2016 MARWeek held during the week of October 17, encouraged employers,
- [A Quick Guide to the AAMA’s 60th Annual Conference in 2016](https://www.medassistantedu.org/blogs/quick-guide-to-the-aamas-60th-annual-conference/) - Medical assistant students and professionals alike recognize the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) as a household name, as they should. The AAMA is easily the leading authority on education and certification for medical assistants in the country. So what better way to stay abreast on the ever-changing landscape of the medical assisting profession than
- [Ohio To Allow Supervised Medical Assistants to Administer Drugs](https://www.medassistantedu.org/blogs/ohio-now-allows-supervised-medical-assistants-to-administer-drugs-2/) - Ohio changed its guidelines and now allows the Medical Assistants to administer drugs to the patients admitted in the Healthcare facility.
- [Medical Assistants Save Lives in War Zones and Abroad](https://www.medassistantedu.org/blogs/medical-assistants-save-lives-in-war-zones-and-abroad-2/) - Until recently San Diego native Derek Coleman was working as a machinist in a factory. Today he finds himself in a field trauma center outside the city of Mosul in Iraq, one of today's most active war zones. Speaking about his motivations for traveling halfway across the world in a PBS Newshour report, Coleman explains,
- [Louisiana Workforce Announces Free Medical Assistant Training In The River Parishes](https://www.medassistantedu.org/blogs/louisiana-workforce-announces-free-medical-assistant-training-in-the-river-parishes-2/) - The Louisiana Workforce Commission in partnership with Ochsner Health Systems is offering a free medical assistant training program to the River Parishes. The new training program will give job seekers the opportunity to train for one of the many current openings in the quickly growing medical assistant field. The program features accelerated classes in combination
- [Soft Skills Needed By A Medical Assistant](https://www.medassistantedu.org/blogs/soft-skills-needed-by-a-medical-assistant/) - Performing technical tasks isn't the only thing that a Medical Assistant needs to master. Here are some soft skills needed for the role as well.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.medassistantedu.org/) - A medical assistant career includes a few essential steps. Learn more about the milestones you should be planning for along the way with MedAssistantEdu.
- [Home](https://www.medassistantedu.org/) - A medical assistant career includes a few essential steps. Learn more about the milestones you should be planning for along the way with MedAssistantEdu.
- [Home](https://www.medassistantedu.org/) - A medical assistant career includes a few essential steps. Learn more about the milestones you should be planning for along the way with MedAssistantEdu.
- [Home](https://www.medassistantedu.org/) - A medical assistant career includes a few essential steps. Learn more about the milestones you should be planning for along the way with MedAssistantEdu.
- [Affordable Medical Assistant Diploma and Certificate Programs](https://www.medassistantedu.org/2020-21-most-affordable-medical-assistant-diploma-and-certificate-programs/) - Affordable Medical Assistant Diploma and Certification programs to ensure that you don't start with a big pile of debt. Read about the programs here.
- [Medical Assistant Affordable Associate’s Degree Programs](https://www.medassistantedu.org/the-most-affordable-medical-assistant-associates-degree-programs-of-2020-21/) - If you are looking to fast-track your way into the $3.65 trillion (and still growing!) healthcare industry, you don’t have to look any further than the first rung on the ladder in many clinics and hospitals: becoming a medical assistant is one of the quickest routes to a career that offers a big return on
- [Editor’s Choice: The Very Best Medical Assistant Associate, Certificate, and Diploma Programs](https://www.medassistantedu.org/editors-choice-the-very-best-medical-assistant-associate-certificate-and-diploma-programs-of-2020-21/) - The American healthcare industry has been going on a hiring spree over the past couple of decades, and it’s not going to end anytime soon. Just recently, the number of workers in the healthcare system became the largest single share of employees in any industry in the country, beating out both manufacturing and retail jobs
- [About Us](https://www.medassistantedu.org/about-us/) - To get in contact with us for updates or anything else, please email here: info@medassistantedu.org. What We Offer America’s growing healthcare industry has outstripped its supply of qualified medical assistants. In response to the current need for healthcare support staff and the unprecedented demand that is expected well into the future, our team of industry professionals
- [Wyoming](https://www.medassistantedu.org/wyoming/) - Medical assistants serve as the trusted, reliable support professionals in physicians’ offices, clinics, urgent care centers, and more, thanks to their commitment to organization, efficiency, and the well-run office. And in Wyoming, their value continues to increase as hospitals like Wyoming Medical Center in Casper continue to grow. In 2014, this health system completed a
- [Wisconsin](https://www.medassistantedu.org/wisconsin/) - Spurred on by a growing senior population, the demand for healthcare in Wisconsin is going nowhere but up. As a result, the healthcare industry is the state’s second largest employer, supporting more than 108,000 jobs in the state according to the Wisconsin Hospital Association. A strong healthcare sector translates into exceptional opportunities for medical assistants
- [West Virginia](https://www.medassistantedu.org/west-virginia/) - Whether they’re effortlessly handling the clerical and administrative duties required at the front desk and back office, or lending their talents in the exam room when working alongside physicians and nurses, West Virginia’s medical assistants are absolutely indispensable to every setting where healthcare services are delivered in the Mountain State. And their efforts have never
- [Washington](https://www.medassistantedu.org/washington/) - Bigger, better, more innovative healthcare systems resulting from years of acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, and expansions now dot much of the landscape in Western Washington. Large physician groups, urgent care centers, specialty clinics, and more have popped up seemingly everywhere in the Greater Seattle Area, Bellevue and throughout the Eastside, providing residents here with more
- [Virginia](https://www.medassistantedu.org/virginia/) - Thanks to a booming healthcare sector led by industry giants like Charlottesville’s UVA Health, which is home to a 612-bed hospital, Level I trauma center, nationally recognized cancer and heart centers, and many primary and specialty clinics throughout Central Virginia, job growth in Virginia’s medical assisting field is among the highest in the nation. Virginia’s
- [Vermont](https://www.medassistantedu.org/vermont/) - The strength of Vermont’s state and municipal healthcare system can easily stand up to what you would find in even the most well-funded systems in the teeming metros of any state in the North East. That’s good news for the 900 medical assistants that call Vermont home and for the many medical assistant students here
- [Utah](https://www.medassistantedu.org/utah/) - Thanks to Utah’s swiftly aging population (the percentage of residents age 65 and older is expected to double in the next 50 years) and its reputation as a hub for healthcare innovation, the state is supplying more healthcare jobs per capita than almost anywhere else in the country. This, of course, means nothing but good
- [Texas](https://www.medassistantedu.org/texas/) - If how to become a Medical Assistant in Texas is your question, our guide is the answer. Read more about how to ace the CMA Certification Texas exam.
- [Tennessee](https://www.medassistantedu.org/tennessee/) - The job scope of Tennessee’s medical assistants runs the gamut from administrative to clinical, and their presence in a doctor’s office, clinic, or ambulatory care center means organization and efficiency are always on point. Whether they’re answering phones, entering insurance information into the computer, or prepping an exam room for the next patient, these healthcare
- [South Dakota](https://www.medassistantedu.org/south-dakota/) - Greeting patients, preparing exam rooms, managing patient records, assisting physicians in the exam room…they’re all in the wheelhouse of the qualified medical assistant. Whether it’s administrative or clinical duties they’re tasked to complete, their unique skillset allows them to get the job done and save the medical practice money in the process. And the good
- [South Carolina](https://www.medassistantedu.org/south-carolina/) - From the state’s smallest rural clinics to the largest physician-led practices, South Carolina’s medical assistants are the reliable support professionals the healthcare industry has come to rely on to keep independent practices, clinics, urgent care centers, and more running smoothly. And in South Carolina, their numbers keep growing, thanks to a healthcare sector that’s driven
- [Pennsylvania](https://www.medassistantedu.org/pennsylvania/) - Pennsylvania isn’t exactly a retirement destination, but it continues to land among the top states in the nation for the size of its senior population. That’s a fact that naturally translates into a greater demand for more complex healthcare services. And when there’s an increased demand in healthcare, job opportunities for medical assistants are sure
- [Oklahoma](https://www.medassistantedu.org/oklahoma/) - From the front desk where patients are greeted and phones are answered, to the back office where billing is handled, to the exam rooms where patient services are administered, Oklahoma’s medical assistants keep doctors’ offices and clinics up and running, patients on schedule, and the whole business of healthcare delivery streamlined and organized. And in
- [Ohio](https://www.medassistantedu.org/ohio/) - From Cleveland to Cincinnati, Ohio’s medical assistants lend their unique skillset to settings that range from the largest physician practices to the smallest clinics. Answering phones, setting up the exam room, overseeing billing and correspondence issues, scheduling patients…it’s all in a day’s work for these trusted healthcare support professionals here in the Buckeye State. At
- [North Dakota](https://www.medassistantedu.org/north-dakota/) - North Dakota’s massive oil boom, and its most recent bust as global oil prices plummeted, have resulted is some population spikes and a pretty volatile job market in North Dakota. Still, somehow the healthcare industry is flourishing, providing stable employment prospects even as the broader economy struggles to find its footing in some respects. Recent
- [North Carolina](https://www.medassistantedu.org/north-carolina/) - Whether they’re working for internists, gynecologists, optometrists, or dermatologists… in large, multi-physician practices or small clinics… or in large cities or small rural areas, North Carolina’s medical assistants are enjoying a strong job market in a health system that’s going nowhere but up. According to projections from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the number
- [New York](https://www.medassistantedu.org/new-york/) - Read our guide that details how to become a Medical Assistant in NY, including further information about the Medical Assistant Certification in New York.
- [New Mexico](https://www.medassistantedu.org/new-mexico/) - They’re answering telephones, greeting patients, preparing exam rooms, and organizing scheduling and billing issues—and that’s just the start. New Mexico’s medical assistants are valuable support pros in the office or clinic environment, and their numbers continue to swell, thanks to the continued growth of healthcare leaders like the University of New Mexico Hospital and Presbyterian
- [New Jersey](https://www.medassistantedu.org/new-jersey/) - If how to become a Medical Assistant in New Jersey is your question, our guide is the answer. Read more about how to ace the CMA Certification in New Jersey exam.
- [New Hampshire](https://www.medassistantedu.org/new-hampshire/) - New Hampshire is just one of a number of states where a swiftly aging population serves as the driving force behind a growing healthcare sector and the rapid rise in the number of jobs becoming available in medical assisting. In fact, the increased demands the aging population has placed on the state’s healthcare system are
- [Nevada](https://www.medassistantedu.org/nevada/) - Medical assistants are the valuable generalists of the medical office or clinic, overseeing everything from scheduling to billing to greeting patients to preparing exam rooms. And in Nevada, you’ll be pleased to know that they’re growing in numbers. In fact, according to projections from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation, the number of
- [Nebraska](https://www.medassistantedu.org/nebraska/) - Whether they’re managing office correspondence, handling the flow of patients, or assisting physicians in the exam room, medical assistants are there to optimize efficiency and free-up clinical staff so they can focus on patient care. Nebraska’s thriving healthcare sector, anchored by leading health systems like the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha – which earned a
- [Montana](https://www.medassistantedu.org/montana/) - Whether they’re lending their talents to big-city healthcare systems or clinics that serve the state’s rural population, as trusted healthcare support professionals, Montana’s medical assistants are enjoying a thriving job market thanks to a growing senior population that’s putting unprecedented demands on the state’s healthcare providers. In fact, the Montana Department of Labor and Industry
- [Missouri](https://www.medassistantedu.org/missouri/) - Missouri’s hospital system, which supports more than 300,000 jobs, generates $27 billion for the state annually, and is home to healthcare leaders like Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, St. Luke’s in Chesterfield, and SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, is one of the major reasons why the state’s medical
- [Mississippi](https://www.medassistantedu.org/mississippi/) - Statewide, Mississippi’s medical assistants are valued among optometrists, podiatrists, general physicians, gynecologists, plastic surgeons, and more, all of whom rely on these allied health pros to handle any and all administrative and clinical tasks assigned to them. And while Mississippi’s economy has been slow-going in recent years, its healthcare sector remains robust, coming in as
- [Minnesota](https://www.medassistantedu.org/minnesota/) - If how to become a Medical Assistant in New Jersey is your question, our guide is the answer. Read more about how to ace the CMA Certification in Minnesota exam.
- [Michigan](https://www.medassistantedu.org/michigan/) - Healthcare in Michigan is big business. The state’s healthcare sector remains the largest private employer and contributes nearly 40% to the economy each year, and the hospital systems here are bigger and more innovative than ever. Major players like Grand Rapids’ Spectrum Health, which operates no less than 14 hospitals and employs more than 21,000,
- [Massachusetts](https://www.medassistantedu.org/massachusetts/) - The healthcare system in Massachusetts is definitely embracing the ‘bigger is better’ strategy, and some of the hospital systems here – like Mass General Brigham, which employs no less than 75,000 workers and includes more than a dozen hospitals in Salem, Newton, and Northampton – are leading this charge. Here, five-year strategic goals include innovations
- [Maryland](https://www.medassistantedu.org/maryland/) - Maryland’s medical assistants are the critical support staff that physician’s offices, hospitals and clinics rely on. Covering duties at the front desk and providing assistance in the exam room, they are skilled at multi-tasking and have the people skills to make every patient feel welcome and comfortable. Whether they’re answering phones, greeting patients, preparing an
- [Maine](https://www.medassistantedu.org/maine/) - Ask any medical assistant and they’ll tell you; a busy physician’s office or clinic is nothing they can’t handle. Armed with a strong skillset that allows them to deftly handle any and all administrative and clinical tasks assigned to them, these healthcare support pros really are the stars of the show when it comes to
- [Louisiana](https://www.medassistantedu.org/louisiana/) - Louisiana’s medical assistants are just what the doctor ordered…part administrator, part patient liaison, and part physician helper. Valued for their ability to multi-task and keep a doctor’s office or clinic organized and running smoothly, medical assistants are an important part of Louisiana’s innovative healthcare system, which includes national leaders like Ochsner Health, ranked first among
- [Kentucky](https://www.medassistantedu.org/kentucky/) - Guide on becoming a Medical Assistant in California, including the best Medical Assistant Programs in Kentucky in 2021.
- [Illinois](https://www.medassistantedu.org/illinois/) - Guide on becoming a Medical Assistant in Illinois, including the best Medical Assistant Programs in Chicago in 2021.
- [Kansas](https://www.medassistantedu.org/kansas/) - Kansas’ medical assistants may work for generalists or specialists…in rural clinics or urban physician offices…and in an administrative or clinical capacity (or both). Whatever their job setting or specific job duties, medical assistants in the Sunflower State are in demand, thanks to a growing senior population. According to projections from the Kansas Department of Labor,
- [Iowa](https://www.medassistantedu.org/iowa/) - Iowa’s medical assistants: We value them for their reliability, their ability to multi-task and shift between clinical and administrative duties, and their dedication to making sure medical practices of every kind run like a well-oiled machine. And thanks to stellar growth in many of Iowa’s major healthcare systems like MercyOne, which serves no less than
- [Indiana](https://www.medassistantedu.org/indiana/) - Where you find a booming healthcare industry, chances are good you’ll also find pretty impressive opportunities for medical assistants. This is the case in the Hoosier state, which has some impressive job growth projections for medical assistants in the coming years, thanks to a healthcare industry that’s marked by a growing population and plenty of
- [Idaho](https://www.medassistantedu.org/idaho/) - Efficiency, organization, patient care – it’s all in the wheelhouse of Idaho’s qualified medical assistants. With a growing healthcare sector, as is reflected in the fact that major health systems like St. Luke’s are finding themselves in the middle of a massive, multi-year expansion, medical assistants here in Idaho are enjoying exceptional professional opportunities. Projections
- [Hawaii](https://www.medassistantedu.org/hawaii/) - If how to become a Medical Assistant in Hawaii is your question, our guide is the answer. Read more about how to ace the CMA Certification in Hawaii exam.
- [Georgia](https://www.medassistantedu.org/georgia/) - You won’t find any other state that’s making more impressive strides than Georgia when it comes to building out the ranks of highly skilled medical assistants. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, the field will grow by 7.9% during the two-year period from 2019 to 2021 alone. This explosion of medical assistant hiring is
- [Florida](https://www.medassistantedu.org/florida/) - Which is the best Medical Assistant certification in Florida? Check out the best accredited Medical Assistant programs in Florida.
- [District of Columbia](https://www.medassistantedu.org/district-of-columbia/) - Read our guide that details how to become a Medical Assistant in DC, including further information about the Medical Assistant Certification in DC.
- [Delaware](https://www.medassistantedu.org/delaware/) - Podiatrists, gynecologists, general physicians, ophthalmologists…Delaware practitioners of every variety rely on medical assistants to ensure their practices run smoothly. And according to the Delaware Department of Labor, jobs in this field should grow by an impressive 5% during the short period between 2019 and 2021. With about 360 medical assistant job openings here annually due
- [Connecticut](https://www.medassistantedu.org/connecticut/) - They may greet patients and answer phones one minute and assist the physician during an exam the next, but that’s all in a day’s work for Connecticut’s medical assistants. According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, the profession will see job growth that runs parallel to the aging population and the increased demand they place
- [Colorado](https://www.medassistantedu.org/colorado/) - Wielding an impressive skillset that includes both administrative and clinical proficiencies, Colorado’s medical assistants are the trusted and reliable healthcare support professionals that keep medical offices and clinics running smoothly. Their work is important, particularly in a state like Colorado where demands for healthcare are greater than ever. With Colorado’s population expected to surge from
- [Arkansas](https://www.medassistantedu.org/arkansas/) - Guide on becoming a Medical Assistant in Arkansas, including the best Medical Assistant Programs in Arkansas in 2021.
- [California](https://www.medassistantedu.org/california/) - If you are wondering how to become a Medical Assistant in California, our guide will provide you with all the relevant information needed.
- [Arizona](https://www.medassistantedu.org/arizona/) - What is a Medical Assistant’s scope of practice in Arizona? Details of the best Medical Assistant Certification in Arizona and more in this guide.
- [Alaska](https://www.medassistantedu.org/alaska/) - With an eye for detail in the clinic and a sense of how the business of healthcare should be run from the front office, Alaska’s medical assistants keep doctors’ offices and clinics running smoothly. Their broad skillset covering a variety of administrative and clinical tasks is of particular value in a state where healthcare services
- [Alabama](https://www.medassistantedu.org/alabama/) - Clinical and front office support is serious business for Alabama’s medical assistants. With a skillset that allows them to easily move between administrative and clinical duties, these pros have what it takes to keep things running smoothly, whether they’re working in a large physician practice in Birmingham or a neighborhood clinic in Montgomery. And there
- [Rhode Island](https://www.medassistantedu.org/rhode-island/) - Whether they’re answering phones and greeting patients at the front desk of a large physician-led practice, completing billing and insurance processing in the back office of a rural clinic, or collecting and preparing laboratory tests in a major hospital or ambulatory center in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island’s medical assistants are relied upon to
- [Medical Office Assistant](https://www.medassistantedu.org/medical-office-assistant/) - Want to become a standout Medical Office Assistant? Read about job requirements, roles & duties, and skills required to become a Medical Office Assistant.
- [California Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/california/california-salary/) - Guide on becoming a Medical Assistant in California, including the best Medical Assistant Programs in California in 2021.
- [Certification](https://www.medassistantedu.org/certification/) - Learn about the CMA (AAMA) Certification Exam, including eligibility, content, security, NCCA accreditation, NBME consulting, and credential verification.
- [Schools By State](https://www.medassistantedu.org/schools-by-state/) - Compare the best medical assistant programs. Explore admission requirements, cost, and accredited degree paths that fit your busy schedule.
- [Requirements](https://www.medassistantedu.org/requirements/) - What are the Medical Assistant education requirements since they complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of health practitioners?
- [Salaries](https://www.medassistantedu.org/salaries/) - What is a Medical Assistant’s salary in your state? How much does a Certified Medical Assistant earn in 2021? Answers to all your questions in our guide.
- [Careers](https://www.medassistantedu.org/careers/) - Learn about the essential requirements, duties, responsibilities, and skills in a medical assistant job description, along with career opportunities.
- [What is a Medical Assistant](https://www.medassistantedu.org/what-is-a-medical-assistant/) - What is the medical assistant job description, and what are the medical assistant duties? Read more about them in our guide updated in June 2021.
- [Clinical Medical Assistant](https://www.medassistantedu.org/clinical-medical-assistant/) - Clinical medical assistants act as supporting staff working alongside doctors and nurses. Learn more about Clinical Assistant’s job description.
- [Alabama Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/alabama/alabama-salary/) - In Alabama, it’s commonplace to enter the medical assisting field with a high school diploma. Even so, you can still earn about $13.74 an hour, or $28,570 a year, according to May 2019 stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But complete a medical assisting program (diploma, certificate, or associate degree) and get a few
- [Alaska Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/alaska/alaska-salary/) - It’s good to be a medical assistant in Alaska, for both earning potential and professional opportunities. According to the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Alaska’s healthcare industry is now considered one of the state’s largest and fastest growing industries – and the job stats reflect this. As of 2019, there were 1,760 medical
- [Maryland Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/maryland/maryland-salary/) - Maryland remains a winner when it comes to job growth for medical assistants. You’ll be happy to know that according to the Maryland Department of Labor, jobs in this field are projected to grow at a rate of 4.6% between 2019 and 2021, rising from 12,930 jobs to 13,520 jobs. Another bright spot here is
- [Arkansas Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/arkansas/arkansas-salary/) - It’s a great time to explore a career in medical assisting in Arkansas. The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services named medical assistants among their fastest growing occupations, thanks to data that reveals a 5% projected growth rate between 2019 and 2021. During this time, the number of medical assistants is expected to rise from 3,860
- [Illinois Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/illinois/illinois-salary/) - Illinois—it’s home to a hospital system that generates no less than $101 billion annually for the state and a healthcare system that’s responsible for one in ten jobs statewide, according to the Illinois Health and Hospital Association. It’s also where medical assistants enjoy fantastic professional opportunities and strong salaries to match. According to the Illinois
- [Arizona Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/arizona/arizona-salary/) - Rapid growth has been the trend in Arizona’s healthcare industry in recent years, with the state’s major hospital systems, known for their innovations in areas like cancer care, leading the charge. Whether you seek a career in medical assisting in a hospital system or private practice, there’s bound to be plenty of opportunities awaiting you
- [Idaho Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/idaho/idaho-salary/) - Idaho has been the rising star in the nation in recent years for its population growth, and its big cities like Boise (home to the renowned St. Luke’s Health System) are enjoying substantial growth in healthcare as a result. This, of course, is music to the ears of anybody going into the medical assistant profession,
- [Georgia Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/georgia/georgia-salary/) - And the award goes to…Georgia’s medical assistants, whose numbers are projected to rise rapidly in the coming years, beating out all 49 other states in terms of job growth projections. According to the Georgia Labor Market Explorer, there were 27,230 medical assistants in the state in 2019; by 2021, this number is projected to swell
- [Hawaii Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/hawaii/hawaii-salary/) - Medical assistants have long enjoyed their share of professional opportunities in Hawaii, courtesy of a strong healthcare environment that’s renowned for serving a high proportion of insured citizens. A focus on healthy living and access to healthcare has allowed the Aloha State to consistently land at or near the top among the healthiest states in
- [Colorado Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/colorado/colorado-salary/) - Colorado takes its healthcare seriously. A commitment to health and wellness and improved access to healthcare for all its residents have allowed this state to earn the distinction of being one of the healthiest in the nation. This type of environment also means exciting job prospects for medical assistants. According to the Colorado Department of
- [Pennsylvania Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-salary/) - A rising senior population has given way to outstanding opportunities for Pennsylvania’s medical assistants. About 18.2% of Pennsylvania’s population was over the age of 65 in 2018 according to the American Community Survey, ranking it eighth in the nation. This aging population has put unprecedented demands on Pennsylvania’s healthcare system which. Even as the single
- [Maine Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/maine/maine-salary/) - There’s never been a better time to be a medical assistant in Maine. According to the Maine Department of Labor, an aging population has allowed Maine’s healthcare sector to continue to grow, so healthcare professionals – medical assistants included – are enjoying more opportunities than ever before. As of 2019, the Maine Department of Labor
- [Indiana Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/indiana/indiana-salary/) - Bigger and better healthcare systems are the name of the game in Indiana, and medical assistants are reaping the rewards. A healthcare sector building boom is taking place in Indiana, particularly in the Northwestern part of the state, and for medical assistants, this translates to exceptional professional opportunities—and stats from the Indiana Department of Workforce
- [Michigan Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/michigan/michigan-salary/) - Medical assistants in Michigan are a lucky bunch. In a state where healthcare remains the largest private sector employer and the healthcare industry and its network of clinicians and support professionals in hospitals alone accounts for more than 230,000 jobs, you can bet there are opportunities in medical assisting worth talking about. In fact, according
- [Montana Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/montana/montana-salary/) - As of 2020, Montana ranked among the top five states in the nation for its number of residents over the age of 65. The sheer number of seniors here, which accounts for 18.8% of the state’s total population, translates into a greater demand for healthcare services. For healthcare practitioners and support professionals this, of course,
- [Mississippi Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/mississippi/mississippi-salary/) - It’s no secret that Mississippi’s healthcare system has been long been an underachiever when it comes to access to quality care. But impressive strides are being made here, and access to quality preventive and primary care services remains a priority in this southern state. According to the Center for Mississippi Health Policy, health leaders here
- [Minnesota Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/minnesota/minnesota-salary/) - According to projections from Minnesota Employment and Economic Development, opportunities for Minnesota’s medical assistants look better than ever. As of 2019, there were 10,230 medical assistants working in Minnesota; by 2021, this number is projected to increase by over 400– a growth rate of 4.2% in just a few, short years. Whether you’re looking to
- [Missouri Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/missouri/missouri-salary/) - Missouri’s healthcare trifecta—a growing population, a rising senior population, and a rising prevalence of chronic conditions—has resulted in consistent growth in the medical assisting profession and great opportunities in the coming years. According to the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, there were 10,490 medical assistants working in the state in 2019; by 2021, this
- [Oregon](https://www.medassistantedu.org/oregon/) - Oregon’s medical assistants serve as trusted, valuable team members of any doctor’s office, clinic, or ambulatory center staff. Whether they’re tasked with answering phones, greeting patients, prepping exam rooms, or helping physicians during patient exams, these allied health professionals ensure that the office environment is well-organized and efficient and that patient flow is optimized. And
- [Nebraska Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/nebraska/nebraska-salary/) - Stats from a 2018 study by the University of Nebraska Medical Center have given medical assistants in Nebraska plenty to get excited about. The report found that in the last decade, the number of physicians in Nebraska increased by 11% and the number of nurse practitioners increased by 50%. More physicians and nurse practitioners naturally
- [Connecticut Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/connecticut/connecticut-salary/) - Growth in Connecticut’s healthcare system means big opportunities for the practitioners and support personnel that support it. According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, more than 21,000 new healthcare jobs will be added to the state’s economy through 2026 – the largest increase of any state in the nation during that time. This means that
- [Delaware Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/delaware/delaware-salary/) - With a projected 5% job growth rate between 2019 and 2021, Delaware’s medical assistants are looking forward to a bright future, complete with plenty of professional opportunities. According to the Delaware Department of Labor, there were 2,610 medical assistants working in the state in 2019; by 2021 another 150 are expected to join their ranks.
- [District of Columbia Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/district-of-columbia/district-of-columbia-salary/) - Washington D.C. has consistently earned a reputation as one of the top spots in the nation for healthcare expenditures, personal healthcare spending per capita, and the number of insured residents. So, it comes as no surprise that medical assistants in our nation’s capital enjoy outstanding professional opportunities and some of the highest salaries in the
- [South Carolina Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/south-carolina/south-carolina-salary/) - While the number of South Carolina residents without health insurance continues to trend higher than the national average, there’s a bright light on the horizon here. Recent stats from the U.S. Census Bureau reveal that the number of uninsured in the Palmetto State dropped between 2017 and 2018. And where there’s growth in healthcare coverage
- [South Dakota Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/south-dakota/south-dakota-salary/) - The medical assisting field is actually seeing some real benefits from a trifecta of factors that are hitting the state all at once and spiking demand for healthcare services, according to the South Dakota Department of Health: an aging patient population…an expanding general population…and an aging healthcare workforce. This type of environment has kept South
- [Tennessee Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/tennessee/tennessee-salary/) - The average 2014 medical assistant salary in Tennessee was $28,674 according to the state’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Professionals in the 25th percentile salary bracket earned $23,944 a year on average. More experienced medical assistants in the 75th percentile averaged $32,507 a year. Medical assistant salaries in Tennessee are available for the 12.3%
- [Texas Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/texas/texas-salary/) - Read our guide that details how to become a Medical Assistant in Texas, including further information about the Medical Assistant Certification in Texas.
- [Utah Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/utah/utah-salary/) - Utah has earned itself a reputation for high-quality innovative healthcare. In 2019 alone, the healthcare sector employed more than 200,000 people and was a major contributor to the state’s GDP. The strength of Utah’s healthcare sector is reflected in projections from the Utah Department of Workforce Services, which reports a projected growth rate of 6.5%
- [Virginia Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/virginia/virginia-salary/) - Between 2010 and 2018, Virginia’s population grew by 6.5% - and where there’s a growing population there’s bound to be an increased demand for healthcare. Translation: If you’re looking for opportunities in medical assisting, Virginia is where you want to be. Projections from the Virginia Workforce Connection reveal a 4.5% increase in medical assistant jobs
- [Vermont Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/vermont/vermont-salary/) - With nearly 19% of Vermont residents aged 65 and older, the senior population here is much larger on a per capita basis than it is in most of the rest of the country. Age comes with its share of age-related diseases and co-morbid conditions, all of which translates to an increased demand for healthcare. So,
- [Wyoming Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/wyoming/wyoming-salary/) - While many rural hospitals in the nation are struggling to stay afloat, in Wyoming, some are finding ways to not just survive, but thrive. For healthcare support pros like medical assistants this, of course, means job security and opportunities for advancement. Take, for instance, Evanston Regional Hospital, which has successfully implemented a number of efforts
- [West Virginia Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/west-virginia/west-virginia-salary/) - West Virginia’s healthcare system has long been a driver of the state’s economy, which continues to translate into excellent opportunities for medical assistants. For example, according to the West Virginia Hospital Association, in 2019 alone, WV hospitals contributed nearly $10 billion to the state’s economy and employed more than 44,000 people. Of the state’s 100
- [Washington Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/washington/washington-salary/) - Read our guide that details how to become a Medical Assistant in Washington, including further information about the Medical Assistant Certification in Washington.
- [Wisconsin Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/wisconsin/wisconsin-salary/) - Medical assistants are at the top of a long list of healthcare professionals that are needed in greater and greater numbers as the state’s population ages. According to the Wisconsin Hospital Association, between 2017 and 2032, the state’s population will age dramatically, with the number of residents aged 65 and older growing by 48% and
- [Florida Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/florida/florida-salary/) - Guide on becoming a Medical Assistant in Florida, including the best Medical Assistant Programs in Florida in 2021.
- [Iowa Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/iowa/iowa-salary/) - Iowa’s reputation for being a hub of healthcare innovation doesn’t disappoint, and that’s translated into healthcare systems that offer outstanding professional opportunities for the state’s medical assistants. For example, University of Iowa Health Care has been consistently ranked as one of the top hospitals in the nation and was ranked as the seventh best healthcare
- [Louisiana Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/louisiana/louisiana-salary/) - In Louisiana, the healthcare industry reigns supreme, coming in as the largest employer and provider of salaries in recent years. According to the Louisiana Hospital Association, employment in the healthcare sector continues to grow at a steady clip and, in recent years, has accounted for nearly 16% of the total state employment. For aspiring and
- [Kentucky Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/kentucky/kentucky-salary/) - Making your way as a medical assistant in Kentucky is easier than ever, thanks to an influx of jobs in this profession in the coming years. According to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, the number of medical assistant jobs is expected to increase 4.4% in the two-year period from 2019 to 2021, rising from 9,110
- [Kansas Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/kansas/kansas-salary/) - If you’re pursuing a career in medical assisting in Kansas, you’re in luck: A rapidly growing senior population means more opportunities than ever here in the Sunflower State. Like so many states in the nation, Kansas is experiencing a swiftly aging population. KC Communities for All Ages reported the older adult population in Kansas City
- [Massachusetts Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/massachusetts/massachusetts-salary/) - Healthcare has always been a priority in Massachusetts, and today’s medical assistants are reaping the rewards of this patient-centered perspective. Massachusetts was a leader in near-universal healthcare long before the Affordable Act became law; in fact, the Affordable Care Act was modeled after Massachusetts’ success in achieving near-universal coverage. Today, Massachusetts boasts a healthcare coverage
- [North Carolina Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/north-carolina/north-carolina-salary/) - Guide on becoming a Medical Assistant in North Carolina, including the best Medical Assistant Programs in North Carolina in 2021.
- [Oklahoma Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/oklahoma/oklahoma-salary/) - The future for medical assisting in Oklahoma looks bright, thanks to a renewed push for healthcare reform. After having long been ranked among the nation’s poorest performers for healthcare quality and access, this southern state has been on a mission in recent years to do an about-face and reform its healthcare system. With a Medicaid
- [New Hampshire Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/new-hampshire/new-hampshire-salary/) - According to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, it is estimated that nearly one-third of New Hampshire’s population will be over the age of 65 by 2030. When you’ve got a state that’s experiencing increased demands in healthcare due to a senior population with co-morbid and often complex health conditions, you can
- [New Jersey Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/new-jersey/new-jersey-salary/) - Impressive job growth projections and top salaries that close in on $50,000 have put medical assisting among the most coveted support professions in New Jersey’s healthcare industry. With an optimum blend of training and education, you can become one of these valued healthcare pros who ensure that medical practices and clinics run smoothly and efficiently.
- [New Mexico Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/new-mexico/new-mexico-salary/) - Despite a struggling economy in recent years, healthcare remains a bright spot in New Mexico, adding jobs and earning a reputation for its strong employment gains. Since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, more than 200,000 low-income working adults began receiving insurance in New Mexico. As a result, healthcare accounted for two-thirds of all
- [Nevada Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/nevada/nevada-salary/) - There’s no need to stand on the sidelines in Nevada anymore. A strong healthcare system means there may be no better time to become a medical assistant than now. A growing and aging population in Nevada has resulted in increasing demands for healthcare and an impressive number of new hospital facilities to meet that demand.
- [Rhode Island Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/rhode-island/rhode-island-salary/) - The number of uninsured in Rhode Island continues to drop, courtesy of the Affordable Care Act, reaching a low of 4.1% in 2018 according to the Economic Progress Institute. As greater numbers of Rhode Islanders receive coverage, the state’s healthcare industry reaps the rewards, and healthcare support professionals like medical assistants are enjoying better and
- [Oregon Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/oregon/oregon-salary/) - Oregon’s medical assistants are sitting pretty, thanks to strong salaries and exceptional job growth projections. The Oregon Employment Department reported one of the fastest job growth rates in the nation in the medical assisting field – a better-than 5% increase is expected in the two-year period from 2019 to 2021 just to keep up with
- [New York Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/new-york/new-york-salary/) - It’s all hands on deck in New York’s healthcare sector, with hiring for every allied health profession hitting all-time highs to meet the demand of an aging population and greater life expectancies at a time when everything from the global pandemic to obesity-related health issues are putting even more pressure on healthcare services. It’s a
- [Ohio Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/ohio/ohio-salary/) - If how to become a Medical Assistant in Ohio is your question, our guide is the answer. Read more about how to ace the CMA Certification in Ohio exam.
- [North Dakota Salary](https://www.medassistantedu.org/north-dakota/north-dakota-salary/) - North Dakota may be one of the least populated states in the nation, but that hasn’t stopped it from earning a reputation for both its strong economy and its equally strong healthcare industry. A solid job market awaits aspiring medical assistants in North Dakota, thanks to an increasing number of jobs (North Dakota Labor Market
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