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CCMA Certification in Missouri
Average salary $34,000 - $40,000 (BLS OEWS 2024, St. Louis metro $36,000-$44,000) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Missouri.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Missouri
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Missouri rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✓Administer oral medications — permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Missouri has broad MA scope; MAs can administer medications under physician delegation with appropriate training.
Top employers in Missouri
- BJC HealthCare
- Mercy Health
- St. Luke's Health System
Missouri metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | Kansas City | 12,450 | $41,290 |
| St. Louis | St. Louis | 14,560 | $40,350 |
| Springfield | Springfield | 3,120 | $37,340 |
| Columbia | Columbia | 1,340 | $37,130 |
| Independence | Kansas City | 2,180 | $41,290 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Missouri credentialing body
Missouri Society of Medical Assistants (MoSMA)
Visit the Missouri association →