The BLS’ census reports shows 46,320 medical assistants with an occupation in Florida earning an avg annual salary of $30,170. Boasting an estimated 23 percent increase through 2024, the medical assistant profession is growing rapidly.
Keep reading to find all the info, forms, and contacts you will need to start working as a medical assistant in Florida.
Florida doesn’t require medical assistants to obtain certification for employment, however many employers do demand a certificate. The American Medical Association (AMA) acknowledges two certifications for medical assistants, the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and the RMA or Registered Medical Assistant. Possessing either certificate will drastically enhance your job opportunities and earnings.
The AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) is the association that provides the certificate giving official credentials of CMA. To earn a RMA certification, you need to follow the certification process offered by American Medical Technologists (AMT). The following chart shows the requirements to earn a CMA or RMA certification.
Certification RequirementThe Florida Soceity of Medical Assistants is a local organization providing information and resources on their site here.
Florida Society ofIf Florida’s sunshine and beaches don’t already attract you, then here are a few more reasons to be a CMA in Florida:
