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CCMA Certification in South Carolina
Average salary $32,000 - $38,000 (BLS OEWS 2024) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in South Carolina.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in South Carolina
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under South Carolina rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✗Administer oral medications — not permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
South Carolina allows MAs to administer injections under physician delegation; oral medications typically nurse-administered.
Top employers in South Carolina
- Prisma Health
- Roper St. Francis Healthcare
- MUSC Health
South Carolina metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | Columbia | 4,680 | $38,270 |
| Charleston | Charleston-North Charleston | 5,680 | $39,940 |
| Greenville | Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin | 4,680 | $39,420 |
| Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | 2,120 | $38,270 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
South Carolina credentialing body
South Carolina Society of Medical Assistants (SCSMA)
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