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CCMA Certification in Maryland
Average salary $38,000 - $44,000 (BLS OEWS 2024, Baltimore metro $40,000-$48,000) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Maryland.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Maryland
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Maryland rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✗Administer oral medications — not permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Maryland allows MAs to administer injections under physician delegation; oral medications require specific delegation or registered nurse.
Top employers in Maryland
- Johns Hopkins Medicine
- University of Maryland Medical System
- MedStar Health
Maryland metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | 18,950 | $44,300 |
| Frederick | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | 5,240 | $45,660 |
| Rockville | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | 3,120 | $45,660 |
| Gaithersburg | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | 2,680 | $45,660 |
| Annapolis | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | 1,620 | $44,300 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Maryland credentialing body
Maryland Society of Medical Assistants (MD SMA)
Visit the Maryland association →