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CCMA Certification in Tennessee
Average salary $33,000 - $38,000 (BLS OEWS 2024, Nashville metro $36,000-$44,000) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Tennessee.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Tennessee
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Tennessee rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✗Administer oral medications — not permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Tennessee allows MAs to administer injections under physician delegation; oral medications require specific delegation.
Top employers in Tennessee
- HCA Healthcare
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Tennessee metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin | 14,560 | $40,350 |
| Memphis | Memphis | 8,920 | $38,270 |
| Knoxville | Knoxville | 4,680 | $38,270 |
| Chattanooga | Chattanooga | 3,680 | $38,790 |
| Clarksville | Clarksville | 1,860 | $37,650 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Tennessee credentialing body
Tennessee Society of Medical Assistants (TSMA)
Visit the Tennessee association →