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CCMA Certification in New Mexico
Average salary $33,000 - $38,000 (BLS OEWS 2024) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in New Mexico.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in New Mexico
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under New Mexico rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✓Administer oral medications — permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
New Mexico has broad MA scope; MAs can administer medications under physician delegation with appropriate training.
Top employers in New Mexico
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services
- University of New Mexico Hospital
- Lovelace Health System
New Mexico metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | Albuquerque | 4,680 | $38,790 |
| Las Cruces | Las Cruces | 1,240 | $37,130 |
| Santa Fe | Santa Fe | 1,340 | $40,350 |
| Rio Rancho | Albuquerque | 980 | $38,790 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
New Mexico credentialing body
New Mexico Society of Medical Assistants (NMSMA)
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