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Stepful’s Arizona medical assisting program is a great place for aspiring medical assistants to start their careers in healthcare.
Students attending classes through Stepful learn about essential topics such as healthcare systems, billing and scheduling, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, infection control, phlebotomy, and EKG measurements.
Our one-on-one coaches help students find local opportunities for externship hours and enter the workforce with confidence. After the completion of your class work and training hours, our coaches will help you build a resume and prepare you for the interview process.
*Please note, students must be available M-F, 9-5 p.m. to be eligible for externship support.
All medical assistants must either graduate from high school or earn a GED. When applying for training programs or jobs, you’ll need to submit a copy of your diploma or certificate.
Medical assistant courses will prepare you to take a certification exam. The course will help you learn the basics of medical assisting, gain confidence, and prepare you to take your certification exam.
While certification is not required by government agencies in Arizona, most employers prefer or require their medical assistants to earn a certification.
A medical assistant externship is an opportunity for students to work with an experienced medical assistant in a real-life setting.
Arizona organizations that offer medical assistants externship opportunities may include United Health Group and Valle Del Sol.
Here at Stepful, we support our students to find the right extership placement. We work together to get them an interview with one of our 8,000 affiliated clinics to secure an externship.*
*Please note, students must be available M-F, 9-5 p.m. to be eligible for externship support.
Since Arizona does not require medical assistants to be certified, you can choose the certification training program and exam that works best for you.
Our Medical Assistant program specializes in preparing for the CCMA exam in 4 months. Our pass rate is +10 higher than the national average!
Aspiring medical assistants might consider using websites like Indeed, Monster, or ZipRecruiter to find job opportunities in their area.
The Arizona Society of Medical Assistants is another good resource for medical assistant jobs in Arizona.
Medical assistants in Arizona should not complete any task that requires advanced medical knowledge or specialized skills. These tasks include:
The Arizona Medical Board explains the role of the medical assistant and specifies that certain responsibilities can be dedicated to the unlicensed medical assistant.
Medical assistants in Arizona have a positive job outlook, which gives them job security and a good chance of seeing wage increases over time.
As of May 2023, there were 22,180 medical assisting jobs in Arizona, or 7 jobs per 1,000 people.. Cities in Arizona with the highest number of medical assistants include Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Mesa.
Medical assisting is one of the fastest-growing fields in the United States. Job opportunities for medical assistants are expected to increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033.
Medical assistants across the United States earn an average of $42,000 per year or $20.19 per hour. In Arizona, medical assistants earn an average of $43,140 per year or $20.74 per hour with a median pay of $43,770 per year or $21.04 per hour.
The Arizona Society of Medical Assistants (ASMA) is associated with the American Association of Medical Assistants. They host conferences, send newsletters, post job opportunities, offer continuing education courses, and clarify laws for medical assistants.
The American Medical Technologists, the National Healthcareer Association, and the American Association of Medical Assistants also have conferences, continuing education courses, and other resources to help you throughout your medical assisting career.
