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CCMA Certification in Illinois
Average salary $36,000 - $42,000 (BLS OEWS 2024, Chicago metro $38,000-$48,000) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Illinois.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Illinois
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Illinois rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✓Administer oral medications — permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Illinois has detailed MA scope rules; MAs complete approved training for medication administration authority.
Top employers in Illinois
- Northwestern Medicine
- Rush University Medical Center
- Advocate Health
Illinois metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | 52,480 | $45,030 |
| Aurora | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | 5,240 | $45,030 |
| Naperville | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | 3,120 | $45,030 |
| Springfield | Springfield | 2,890 | $39,940 |
| Joliet | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | 2,180 | $45,030 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Illinois credentialing body
Illinois Society of Medical Assistants (ISMA-IL)
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