Medical Assistant Programs in Indiana

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If a career as a medical assistant (MA) in Indiana strongly appeals to you then you will be happy to know that the demand for MA’s 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.

How to become a Medical Assistant in Indiana;

If you wish to pursue a career as a MA in Indiana 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 Programs in Indiana

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American National UniversityIndianapolisRequest Information
American National UniversitySouth BendRequest Information
Harrison CollegeAndersonRequest Information
Harrison CollegeColumbusRequest Information
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International Business CollegeFt WayneRequest Information
International Business CollegeIndianapolisRequest Information
Ivy Tech Community College, Central Indiana Region IndianapolisRequest Information
Ivy Tech Community CollegeAndersonRequest Information
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Listed above are the top accredited MA programs in Indiana.

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 Certification Indiana

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 Indiana but it will certainly enhance a candidates employment and career prospects.

Medical Assistant Salary in Indiana

Average Salary$31,410
Hourly Wage$15.10
Top 10% of Earners$39,330
Bottom 10% of Earners$23,970
#'s Employed13,180

According to the most recent Bureau for Labor Statistics data there are currently 13,180 people employed as MAs in Indiana with an average salary of $31,410.

This equates to $15.10 per hour and is 4.4% below the national average.

The top 10% of earners for the career in Indiana have an annual income of $39,330 whilst the bottom 10% earned $23,970.

Salary and Employment Data for main cities in Indiana

AreaSalaryHourly Wage# Employed
Bloomington$31,260$15.03280
Columbus$28,260$13.59210
Elkhart-Goshen$30,690$14.75350
Evansville$32,730$15.741,000
Fort Wayne$28,790$13.84950
Gary$29,340$14.101,720
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson$33,170$15.954,310
Kokomo$30,450$14.64100
Lafayette-West Lafayette$32,090$15.43330
Michigan City-La Porte$31,350$15.07260
Muncie$33,650$16.18310
South Bend-Mishawaka$31,510$15.15840
Terre Haute$32,440$15.59320

Related Healthcare Careers in Indiana

Medical assistants in Indiana earn 20.5% more than nursing assistants there and 6.4% less than emergency medical technicians and paramedics.

View the table below for more detailed career comparisons.

Salary# Employed
Medical Assistant$31,41013,180
Nursing Assistant$26,07031,520
EMT$33,5405,990
Home Health Aide$23,52012610
Surgical Tech$43,6403,210
Dental Assistant$39,0706,150
Physician Assistant$97,8401,300

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