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CCMA Certification in Pennsylvania
Average salary $36,000 - $42,000 (BLS OEWS 2024, Philadelphia metro $40,000-$48,000) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Pennsylvania.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Pennsylvania
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Pennsylvania rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✗Administer oral medications — not permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Pennsylvania has specific MA scope rules; MAs complete approved training for medication administration authority.
Top employers in Pennsylvania
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- Penn Medicine
- Tower Health
Pennsylvania metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | 24,560 | $44,300 |
| Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | 14,560 | $40,350 |
| Allentown | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | 3,680 | $41,290 |
| Erie | Erie | 1,860 | $37,130 |
| Reading | Reading | 2,120 | $39,420 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Pennsylvania credentialing body
Pennsylvania Society of Medical Assistants (PSMA)
Visit the Pennsylvania association →