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Receive your NHA CCMA certification
100% online followed by in-person clinical hours
Job interview prep and resume services
1:1 Support From Enrollment to Employment
Stepful’s Medical Assistant program is designed for those looking to take the next step in their careers by becoming a certified medical assistant in Oklahoma.
Our online program prepares you to earn your Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification from the National Healthcareer Association and perform all the duties of medical assistants, including both those in the front office as well as working with patients.
Our Oklahoma Medical Assistant classes take 4 months to complete and cover all essential topics such as medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, healthcare systems, phlebotomy, EKG, patient care coordination, and much more.
The Stepful staff is here to support you at every stage of the journey. From career preparedness to help finding an in-person externship*, we're here to help you launch your career in healthcare.
*Please note, students must be available M-F, 9-5 p.m. to be eligible for externship support.
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At-home clinical kit included
What you’ll learn
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Weeks 1-4
Learn the foundational healthcare knowledge needed to become a well-rounded Medical Assistant. Topics include healthcare systems, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Weeks 5-8
Master the ins and outs of clinical patient care, such as infection control, phlebotomy, EKG, as well as patient care coordination and education.
Weeks 9-13
Learn how to handle routine administrative responsibilities and get a good grasp of medical law and ethics as well as excellent customer service.
Weeks 14-17+
Prepare for your national certification exam, get certified, and work with your dedicated coach to find an externship and then a full-time job.
Pick Your Start Date
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Earn a High School Diploma or GED
A high school diploma or GED is required to enroll in a medical assistant training program. Both traditional and online diplomas are accepted.
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Complete a Medical Assistant Training Program
When choosing a program there’re some things to consider like cost, duration, certification pass rates, and student support. Here’re some options for local training programs.
- Online Certificate Programs – Fast and affordable, programs like Stepful’s can be completed in just four months and prepare students for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) offered by the National Healthcareer Association.
- In-Person Programs – Community colleges and trade schools offer training, typically taking longer and costing more than online options.
- Associate Degree Programs – A two-year option that includes general education courses but is not required to become a medical assistant in Oklahoma.
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Gain Hands-On Experience Through an Externship
An externship provides practical experience under the guidance of a medical assistant. Stepful’s program supports externship opportunities, helping students to get interviews in local healthcare institutions that match their career growth.
Some other local Oklahoma organizations, not necessarily in partnership with Stepful, that could also offer externships opportunities are St. Francis Health System, Alliance Health, and Arbuckle Memorial Hospital.
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Pass Your Medical Assistant Certification Exam
Throughout their training program, students will prepare to pass a certification exam. There are several different certifying agencies that are accepted by healthcare organizations and regulating agencies throughout the United States. These include:
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) offered by the American Medical Technologists
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) offered by the National Healthcareer Association.
Each medical assistant certification exam covers patient safety, infection control, health information systems, and anatomy. They all contain between 150-200 questions and have a similar cost and pass rate.
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Search for Jobs
Find job openings on Monster, Glassdoor, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, or the Oklahoma State website. Hospitals and clinics also list job opportunities directly.
Stepful graduates receive job placement support, including resume assistance and interview prep, to help them land their first medical assistant role.
Oklahoma does not require medical assistants to earn a certification. However, 87% of healthcare organizations encourage certification for their medical assistants.
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In Oklahoma, medical assistants are not required to obtain a license or register with the State. Instead, they must work under the supervision of a licensed nurse or physician.
Responsibilities given to a medical assistant in Oklahoma must meet specific criteria in order for them to be considered within their scope.
What Medical Assistants Cannot Do in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Board of Nursing specifies that medical assistants in Oklahoma should not:
- Perform any physical, psychological, or social assessment that requires nursing judgment, intervention, referral, or follow-up
- Formulate a plan of nursing care or evaluation of the patient’s response to the care provided
- Administer medications except as authorized by state and/or federal regulations.
- Initiate an IV catheter
- Access a central line
- Prescribe any medication
- Administer intravenous medications
- Administer narcotic medications
- Perform any invasive procedure
What Medical Assistants Can Do in Oklahoma
A physician or nurse can delegate any other task to a medical assistant when:
- The patient is in a stable condition
- The medical assistant has been trained on the task they are being asked to perform
- A licensed nurse or physician is available nearby to assist if necessary
- The task does not require nursing or physician judgment, decision-making, or teaching
Common Oklahoma Medical Assistant Responsibilities
Most medical assistants are required to handle both clinical and administrative tasks. They usually stay busy moving from patient to patient, cleaning rooms, and keeping physicians on schedule. Common Oklahoma medical assistant responsibilities might include: Clinical responsibilities
- Sterilize surgical tools
- Collect urine, sputum, and stool samples
- Phlebotomy
- Apply simple dressings and bandages.
- Assist patients with dressing, bathing, and elimination needs
- Assist with procedures
- Give intramuscular injections or vaccinations
- Measure vital signs
- Clean patient rooms
Administrative Responsibilities
- Document health history reports
- Document procedures
- Clean the waiting room
- Maintain patient records
- Answer phone calls
- Track inventory
- Deal with insurance claims
- Order medical and office supplies
- Organize supplies
- Schedule appointments
- Manage patient billing and payments
As of May 2023, there are currently about 9,880 medical assisting jobs in the state, or 5.94 per 1,000 residents. Oklahoma cities with the highest number of medical assistants include Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Lawton.
Medical assistants in Oklahoma earn a decent salary. The median salary for medical assistants in Oklahoma is $37,240 per year or $17.91 per hour. Medical assistants in Oklahoma State have an average pay of $18.07 per hour or $41,799 per year.
Job openings for medical assistants are much higher than the average job growth for other careers in the United States. Average job growth in the country is expected to remain at 4% between 2023 to 2033, while opportunities for medical assistants are expected to increase by 15% during the same timeframe, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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Salary: $37,240 / year
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Job Outlook: +15% Growth
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# of Jobs in Oklahoma: 9,880
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The Oklahoma Society of Medical Assistants is one of the best organizations for medical assistants in Oklahoma. They host an annual seminar, offer continuing education opportunities, encourage collaboration between other healthcare providers, and print a newsletter for their members.
Other organizations that support medical assistants in Oklahoma include the National Healthcareer Association, American Medical Technologists, and American Association of Medical Assistants to support them throughout their careers.
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