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CCMA Certification in Washington
Average salary $42,000 - $50,000 (BLS OEWS 2024, Seattle metro $44,000-$54,000) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Washington.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in Washington
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Washington rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✓Administer oral medications — permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Washington has detailed MA scope rules under the Department of Health; MAs complete approved training for medication administration authority.
Top employers in Washington
- UW Medicine
- Swedish Health Services
- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Washington metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | 18,950 | $50,960 |
| Spokane | Spokane-Spokane Valley | 4,680 | $44,300 |
| Tacoma | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | 5,680 | $50,960 |
| Vancouver | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | 3,120 | $46,590 |
| Bellevue | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | 3,680 | $50,960 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Washington credentialing body
Washington State Society of Medical Assistants (WSSMA)
Visit the Washington association →