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CCMA Certification in Hawaii
Average salary $42,000 - $48,000 (BLS OEWS 2024, higher than national due to cost of living) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Hawaii.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Hawaii
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Hawaii rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✗Administer oral medications — not permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Hawaii Board of Medical Examiners regulates MA practice; MAs can administer injections but oral medications typically nurse-administered.
Top employers in Hawaii
- The Queen's Health Systems
- Hawaii Pacific Health
- Kaiser Permanente Hawaii
Hawaii metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | Urban Honolulu | 4,280 | $47,530 |
| Hilo | Hilo | 480 | $45,970 |
| Kailua-Kona | Kailua-Kona | 380 | $46,590 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Hawaii credentialing body
Hawaii Society of Medical Assistants (HSMA)
Visit the Hawaii association →