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Medical Assistants in California

California is an excellent state to become a medical assistant in. With its huge population and economy, the medical industry just continues to grow and with it the demand for trained medical assistants. Regardless of where you end up working, a doctor’s office, outpatient treatment center, hospital or public clinic, you will find plenty of opportunities in California. One of the best things about being a medical assistant is the very short period of time you actually need to be in school before joining the workforce. Such an in-demand career is an excellent choice in today’s competitive marketplace.

Required Certification

While there is no state required certification required for medical assistants in the state of California, there are various institutions offering credentialing that might give you an edge in the workforce. For example you can become credentialed via the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants: https://www.ccbma.org/faqs.html.

You will want to take the time to mount a diligent search for a school and program that is a good fit for you. Once you have found your school, you will need to complete a medical assistant program. Make sure your program is from an accredited school in California. Before you make your decision be sure you spend a reasonable amount of time comparing several different schools and programs. Some aspects you will want to take into consideration about each school and program are things like: what skills will be taught in the program, what is the physical location of the school, what are the admissions requirements and of course your financial considerations. Be sure you take the time to make an informed decision on which school you want to attend to make sure you have found a program that fits your particular needs.

Salaries for Medical Assistants in California

According to the BLS the average mean wage for medical assistants in California is $32,3o01. This is above average for the country as is demand for medical assistant workers in California. Keep in mind, your pay can vary based on what type of medical facility you work in.

Today is a great day to get started on your career by finding a school and program that fits your needs. You can find a database of schools with medical assistant programs here.