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CCMA Certification in North Carolina
Average salary $34,000 - $40,000 (BLS OEWS 2024, Charlotte metro $36,000-$44,000) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in North Carolina.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in North Carolina
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under North Carolina rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✓Administer oral medications — permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
North Carolina allows MAs to administer medications under physician delegation; MAs must complete an approved training program.
Top employers in North Carolina
- Atrium Health
- Duke University Health System
- UNC Health
North Carolina metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | 14,560 | $41,290 |
| Raleigh | Raleigh-Cary | 8,920 | $42,640 |
| Greensboro | Greensboro-High Point | 5,680 | $39,420 |
| Durham | Durham-Chapel Hill | 4,680 | $43,370 |
| Winston-Salem | Winston-Salem | 3,680 | $40,350 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
North Carolina credentialing body
North Carolina Society of Medical Assistants (NCSMA)
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