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Medical Assistants in Georgia

Georgia has plenty of opportunities for a well-trained medical assistant. Whether you want to work in a private doctor’s office in Augusta, a hospital in Columbus or at a public health clinic in Atlanta, there are many different facilities that need medical assistants. There are lots of reasons to become a medical assistant from job security and future outlook, to the short period of time in school before you can join the workforce. When you put them all together you see that there are many reasons to become a medical assistant in the state of Georgia.

Required Certification

As with most states, no certifications at the state level are required for medical assistants in Georgia. You will want to complete an accredited program from a school that fits your personal needs on a variety of levels. You will want to be sure that you spend a fair amount of time researching your options to find a school and program that is a great match for you. Once you have found a school that meets all your specific needs you will need to complete your medical assistant program at the accredited school you have chosen. It is always a good idea to spend the time to thoroughly evaluate at least 4 to 5 schools and programs to find one that meets your needs given your particular situation. You will need to evaluate several different components when reviewing schools, such as: skills that are taught in the program, admissions requirements, physical location and also financial costs of the program. You will find that taking the time to research schools to find one that fits your needs and your budget, will pay off nicely as you start your career as a medical assistant.

If you wish to gain certification for potentially greater pay and employability you can look at becoming certified with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA): https://www.aama-ntl.org/

Wage for Medical Assistants

According to the BLS the average mean wage for medical assistants in Georgia is $33,7501. This is above average for the country as a whole. 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.