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CCMA Certification in New York
Average salary $40,000 - $48,000 (BLS OEWS 2024, NYC metro $46,000-$56,000) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in New York.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in New York
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under New York rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✗Administer oral medications — not permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
New York has specific MA scope rules; MAs complete approved training for medication administration authority.
Top employers in New York
- NewYork-Presbyterian
- Mount Sinai Health System
- Northwell Health
New York metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | New York-Newark-Jersey City | 98,540 | $49,820 |
| Brooklyn | New York-Newark-Jersey City | 28,950 | $49,820 |
| Buffalo | Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls | 5,680 | $39,940 |
| Rochester | Rochester | 4,680 | $40,350 |
| Syracuse | Syracuse | 3,120 | $41,290 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
New York credentialing body
New York State Society of Medical Assistants (NYSSMA)
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