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Medical assisting is a growing field that offers strong job prospects and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient care. Stepful's 5-month online program prepares Illinois residents to pass the NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam. This nationally recognized credential makes you a more competitive job candidate and ensures you're job-ready on day one.
Join live, 90-minute classes twice a week with expert instructors. Complete daily assignments, mock exams, and simulations—100% online. Pass your national medical assistant certification exam with confidence.
Complete 80 to 160 clinical hours. Use Stepful's Externship Booking Platform to secure interviews at local clinical sites, typically within 1 to 3 months after passing your certification exam.
Join our 8-week Job Coaching Program with mock interview workshops and 1:1 coaching. Receive curated full-time Medical Assistant openings in your area. We're with you every step of the way.
Completing a training program like Stepful's is the fastest way to launch your career as a medical assistant. All you need is a high school diploma or GED. In Illinois, there are no licensing requirements for medical assistants, and while certification is not mandatory, most employers prefer or require it.
Stepful's 5-month program prepares you to earn your Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential. Stepful students also do an externship to get real-world, hands-on experience. When you're ready to apply for jobs, Stepful is right there with you, with resume help, mock interviews, and job search assistance. At Stepful, we support you every step of the way, from enrollment through employment.
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Learn the foundational healthcare knowledge needed to become a well-rounded Medical Assistant. Topics include healthcare systems, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Master the ins and outs of providing great patient care and handling tasks in a clinical lab setting. OSHA & HIPAA training and certification.
Master the ins and outs of providing great patient care and handling tasks in a clinical lab setting.
Practice the hands-on skills you’ll use every day as an MA with your Clinical Kit. You’ll also explore medical law and ethics and strengthen your communication skills when working with patients.
Prepare for your national certification exam, get certified, and work with your dedicated coach to find an externship and then a full-time job.
Prepare for your national certification exam, get certified, and work with your dedicated coach to find an externship and then a full-time job.
Medical assistants in Illinois have a positive job outlook. As of May 2023, there were 21,040 medical assisting jobs in Illinois, or 3.5 for every 1,000 jobs in the state. The Chicago metro area is ranked 4th in the country for the number of medical assistant jobs.
Illinois cities with the highest number of medical assistants are:
Medical assistants in Illinois earn a decent salary, with an average pay of $43,968 per year, or $21.14 per hour.
Nationally, medical assisting is one of the fastest-growing fields in the United States. Job opportunities for medical assistants are expected to increase by 12% between 2024 and 2034. That’s four times the growth of other jobs in the US.
This high demand means certified medical assistants should be able to find a job more easily and may be able to negotiate for higher starting wages.
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The Illinois Society of Medical Assistants (ISMA) unites medical assistants across Illinois to maintain high standards through educational programs, advance the profession through honest and efficient service to the public, and demonstrate knowledge and professionalism within the medical community. The ISMA is an affiliate of the American Association of Medical Assistants, with chapters covering Chicago, Rockford, Springfield, and other regions statewide.
National organizations that support medical assistants in their careers include:
Medical assistants are not required to be certified in Illinois. Having a certification, such as the CCMA, which is the one you'll test for after completing our Illinois Medical Assistant Training Program, shows employers that you have completed training and are able to do all the tasks commonly done by medical assistants.
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Medical assistants in Illinois do not need a license to work with patients. However, they must work under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider.
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