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CCMA Certification in Massachusetts
Average salary $42,000 - $50,000 (BLS OEWS 2024, Boston metro $44,000-$54,000) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Massachusetts.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Massachusetts
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Massachusetts rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✗Administer oral medications — not permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Massachusetts has specific MA scope rules under the Board of Registration in Medicine; MAs cannot administer medications without specific training.
Top employers in Massachusetts
- Mass General Brigham
- Beth Israel Lahey Health
- Boston Medical Center
Massachusetts metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | 24,560 | $50,960 |
| Worcester | Worcester | 4,680 | $46,590 |
| Springfield | Springfield | 3,680 | $45,660 |
| Cambridge | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | 3,120 | $50,960 |
| Lowell | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | 1,980 | $50,960 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Massachusetts credentialing body
Massachusetts Medical Assistant Society (MassMAS)
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