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CCMA Certification in Arkansas
Average salary $31,000 - $36,000 (BLS OEWS 2024) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Arkansas.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Arkansas
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Arkansas rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✗Administer oral medications — not permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
MAs administer injections only under direct physician supervision; oral medications require specific delegation.
Top employers in Arkansas
- Baptist Health Arkansas
- Arkansas Children's
- CHI St. Vincent
Arkansas metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | 3,420 | $35,260 |
| Fayetteville | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | 2,240 | $36,190 |
| Fort Smith | Fort Smith | 980 | $34,320 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Arkansas credentialing body
Arkansas Society of Medical Assistants (ArSMA)
Visit the Arkansas association →