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CCMA Certification in Mississippi
Average salary $31,000 - $36,000 (BLS OEWS 2024, lowest in the country) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Mississippi.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Mississippi
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Mississippi rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✗Administer oral medications — not permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Mississippi allows MAs to administer injections under physician delegation; oral medications typically nurse-administered.
Top employers in Mississippi
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Baptist Memorial Health Care
- Merit Health
Mississippi metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | Jackson | 3,680 | $35,770 |
| Gulfport | Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula | 1,860 | $36,400 |
| Hattiesburg | Hattiesburg | 980 | $36,190 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Mississippi credentialing body
Mississippi Society of Medical Assistants (MSMA-MS)
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