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CCMA Certification in Florida
Average salary $34,000 - $40,000 (BLS OEWS 2024, Miami metro $36,000-$44,000) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Florida.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Florida
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Florida rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✓Administer oral medications — permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Florida allows MAs to administer medications under direct physician supervision; Florida Board of Medicine regulates the scope.
Top employers in Florida
- AdventHealth
- HCA Florida Healthcare
- Memorial Healthcare System
Florida metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | Jacksonville | 11,240 | $38,270 |
| Miami | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach | 28,650 | $40,560 |
| Tampa | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | 14,560 | $39,420 |
| Orlando | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | 13,890 | $38,270 |
| St. Petersburg | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | 6,420 | $39,420 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Florida credentialing body
Florida Society of Medical Assistants (FSMA)
Visit the Florida association →