Medical Assistant Schools in Washington State

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If a career as a medical assistant in Washington (WA) strongly appeals to you then you will be happy to know that the demand for medical assistants has been steadily on the increase over the last decade and is projected to grow by a further 29% over the coming years. In fact, it is predicted that an additional 183,900 jobs will be created in the sector between 2016 and 2024.

This is much faster than average when compared with other roles in the healthcare industry.

Below you will find information on all the top medical assistant schools in Washington state as well as information on certification and licensing requirements and data on salary and employment levels.

Steps to Become a Medical Assistant in WA

If you wish to pursue a career as a MA in Washington you will need to first complete a high school diploma. In order to become fully certified (CMA) you will also need to have graduated from an accredited program.

Certification is not essential but it is generally preferred by employers.

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Accredited Medical Assistant Schools Washington State

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Clark CollegeVancouverRequest Information
Clover Park Technical CollegeLakewoodRequest Information
Columbia Basin CollegePascoRequest Information
Everest CollegeEverettRequest Information
Everett Community CollegeEverettRequest Information
Highline CollegeDes MoinesRequest Information
Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyKirklandRequest Information
Lower Columbia CollegeLongviewRequest Information
North Seattle CollegeSeattleRequest Information
Olympic CollegeBremertonRequest Information
Renton Technical CollegeRentonRequest Information
Seattle Vocational InstituteSeattleRequest Information
Skagit Valley CollegeMt. VernonRequest Information
South Puget Sound Community CollegeOlympiaRequest Information
Spokane Community CollegeSpokaneRequest Information
Walla Walla Community CollegeWalla WallaRequest Information
Wenatchee Valley CollegeWenatcheeRequest Information
Whatcom Community CollegeBellinghamRequest Information
Yakima Valley CollegeYakimaRequest Information

Listed above are the top accredited MA programs in Washington.

Accreditation may be granted either by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Medical Assistant Licensing Requirements Washington

Medical assistant certification (CMA) is awarded by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Certification is granted following the successful completion of certification exams.

Only graduates of accredited MA programs are eligible to apply to take the certification exams. Applicants are also typically required to complete an unpaid internship as part of the certification process.

Certification is not essential in Washington but it will certainly enhance a candidates employment and career prospects.

Medical Assistant Salary in Washington

Average Salary$39,700
Hourly Wage$19.09
Top 10% of Earners$50,780
Bottom 10% of Earners$29,970
#'s Employed13,500

According to the most recent Bureau for Labor Statistics data there are currently 13,500 people employed as MAs in Washington with an average salary of $39,700.

This equates to $19.09 per hour and is 20.9% above the national average.

The top 10% of earners for the career in Washington have an annual income of $50,780 whilst the bottom 10% earned $29,970.

Salary and Employment Data for main cities in Washington

AreaSalaryHourly Wage# Employed
Bellingham$40,400$19.43430
Bremerton-Silverdale$38,390$18.46320
Kennewick-Richland$34,170$16.43550
Longview$37,100$17.84210
Mount Vernon-Anacortes$39,190$18.84240
Olympia-Tumwater$39,030$18.76450
Seattle-Bellevue-Everett$42,540$20.456,010
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue$42,200$20.297,270
Spokane-Spokane Valley$35,070$16.861,390
Tacoma-Lakewood$40,540$19.491,260
Walla Walla$31,610$15.20100
Wenatchee$37,440$18.00380
Yakima$36,080$17.35500

Related Healthcare Careers in Washington

Medical assistants in Washington earn 30.5% more than nursing assistants there and 42.4% less than emergency medical technicians and paramedics.

View the table below for more detailed career comparisons.

Salary# Employed
Medical Assistant$39,70013,500
Nursing Assistant$30,41029,910
EMT$68,9703,570
Home Health Aide$28,6209270
Surgical Tech$56,2802,080
Dental Assistant$42,54010,580
Physician Assistant$120,2002,310

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