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CCMA Certification in Alaska
Average salary $44,000 - $52,000 (BLS OEWS 2024, higher than national median due to rural cost-of-living) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Alaska.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Alaska
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Alaska rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✓Administer oral medications — permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Alaska has broad MA scope under physician delegation; rural clinics rely heavily on MAs for expanded practice roles.
Top employers in Alaska
- Providence Alaska Medical Center
- Alaska Native Medical Center
- Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
Alaska metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | Anchorage | 1,110 | $48,670 |
| Fairbanks | Fairbanks | 320 | $47,530 |
| Juneau | Juneau | 180 | $48,050 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Alaska credentialing body
Alaska Society of Medical Assistants (AKSMA)
Visit the Alaska association →