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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 Texas.
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 Texas 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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Graduate from High School or Earn a GED
In Texas, all medical assistants must have a high school diploma or GED. This is a prerequisite for enrolling in a medical assistant training program and for most job applications.
Other than that, there’s no other requirement you need to start a medical assistant career! No experience or healthcare background required.
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Complete a Medical Assistant Course
Medical assistant courses are available online, through community colleges, or technical schools. Some students choose to earn an associate's degree in medical assisting, but this is not required for certification. Students who do not earn a degree but complete a training course are eligible to take the same certification exams as students who complete an associate degree program.
Medical assistant courses such as Stepful’s 4-month online medical assistant program in Texas prepares students for the NHA CCMA exam and teaches them what they need to know to succeed at their new career.
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Gain Hands-On Experience Through an Externship
Medical assisting externships are learning opportunities where students spend 60-100 hours shadowing a working medical assistant during their shifts. During their externship, students interact with patients, practice their skills, and learn how to document accurately under the guidance of someone experienced.
In addition to giving students hands-on experience, externships allow students to build connections that can help them land a job and secure their future.
Organizations in Texas that may offer externships include Baptist Medical Center, Texas Medical Center, and Medical City Dallas.
Because we understand how important externships are for our students, our program at Stepful makes finding an externship easy. We work with students to get them an interview with one of our thousands of affiliated clinics to secure an externship.
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Obtain Your Medical Assistant Certification
Texas recognizes multiple medical assistant certifications, including:
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – NHA
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – AAMA
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – AMT
- National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) – NCCT
At Stepful, we specifically prepare students for the CCMA exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The CCMA exam consists of 200 questions with a 160-minute time limit and is widely accepted across Texas healthcare facilities.
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Apply for Medical Assistant Jobs in Texas
Websites like Indeed, Monster, and ZipRecruiter are great places to look for work as a medical assistant in Texas. These sites can also help you save time by applying for multiple jobs using the same resume and application.
The Texas Workforce Commission is another useful resource for hopeful medical assistants looking for work in Texas.
At Stepful, we support our students from enrollment to employment, which is why we offer interview preparation and resume services to help our students land a job after their certification is obtained.
Medical assistants are not required to have a certification to work in Texas. However, employers are much more likely to hire a certified medical assistant.
The most common certifications include Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the AAMA, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the NHA, and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from the AMT. Each of these certifications is accepted by healthcare organizations in Texas.
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Medical assistants in Texas do not need a license. They are, however, required to work under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse or medical doctor. The licensed provider is responsible for delegating tasks to the medical assistant.
What Medical Assistants Can Do in Texas
Texas law allows medical assistants to carry out many different healthcare tasks, as long as they have been educated on how to perform the task safely, the outcome of the action is predictable, and the patient is stable.
A medical assistant in Texas can perform the following tasks:
- Taking of personal and medical history
- Performance of appropriate physical examination and the recording of physical findings
- Ordering of tests appropriate to the services provided under such orders, such as tuberculin tests, skin tests, VD tests, VDRL tests, gram stains, pap smears, and serological tests
- Administration of immunization vaccines providing the recipient is free of any condition for which the immunization is contraindicated;
- Providing information regarding hygiene and the administration or providing of medications for health problems resulting from a lack of hygiene, including the institution of treatment for conditions such as scabies, ringworm, pinworm, head lice, diaper rash, and other minor skin disorders
- Provision of services and the administration of therapy by public health departments as officially prescribed by the Department of State Health Services for the prevention or treatment of specific communicable diseases or health conditions
- Issuance of a nonprescription drug for the symptomatic relief of minor illnesses provided that such medications are packaged and labeled in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
- Administration of drugs ordered by direct personal or voice communication by the authorizing physician as long as they are one of the following:
- Diaphragms and contraceptive creams and jellies
- Topical anti-infectives for vaginal use
- Oral anti-parasitic drugs for the treatment of pinworms
- Topical anti-parasitic drugs
- Antibiotic drugs for the treatment of venereal disease.
Common Texas Medical Assistant Responsibilities
Whether they work in hospitals, clinics, or outpatient settings, most medical assistants have similar sets of responsibilities. These responsibilities can be organized into clinical and administrative tasks.
Administrative Tasks
- Answer phone calls
- Schedule appointments
- Handle billing and payments
- Organize supplies
- Maintain inventory
- Maintain patient records
- Document procedures
- Deal with insurance claims
Clinical Tasks
- Measure vital signs
- Draw blood
- Clean patient rooms
- Sterilize surgical tools
- Collect urine, sputum, and stool samples
- Assist patients with activities of daily living
- Give subcutaneous injections
- Give intramuscular injections
- Assist with procedures
What Medical Assistants Cannot Do in Texas
The Texas State Medical Board specifies that physicians must exercise caution and good judgment when assigning responsibilities to medical assistants. The board states that medical assistants should not perform any task that might be considered the practice of medicine. These tasks may include:
- Initial patient assessment
- Invasive procedures
- Prescribing medication
- Creating a plan of care
- Patient teaching
- Monitoring the effectiveness of a treatment or medication
Medical assistants in Texas enjoy great job security and a positive job outlook.
As of May 2023, there were 66,720 medical assisting jobs in Texas, or 4.92 jobs per 1,000 residents. Texas cities with the highest number of medical assistants include Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington.
Nationally, job opportunities for medical assistants are more than 300% higher than the average growth expected for all jobs across the nation (4%). Job openings for medical assistants in the United States are expected to grow 15% between 2023 and 2033, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Medical assistants in Texas earn a decent salary, with an average pay of $17.39 per hour, or $40,482 per year. The median salary for medical assistants in Texas is $37,570 per year or $18.06 per hour.
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Salary: $40,482 / year
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Job Outlook: +15% Growth
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# of Jobs in Texas: 66,720
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Organizations that support medical assistants in Texas include the American Medical Technologists, the National Healthcareer Association, and the American Association of Medical Assistants.
These organizations offer training and certification opportunities, continuing education courses, annual conferences, networking, and much more.
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