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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 Nevada.
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 Nevada 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.
A high school diploma or GED is a basic requirement for becoming a medical assistant, whether or not you pursue certification. If you haven't completed high school, GED programs can help you prepare quickly, often in just a few weeks.
Although Nevada does not require certification, most employers prefer hiring trained and certified medical assistants. There are two main types of programs:
When choosing a training program, look for high certification exam pass rates, strong faculty support, and externship opportunities to gain hands-on experience. Stepful’s 4-month online Medical Assistant Training Program provides comprehensive instruction in medical terminology, phlebotomy, infection control, and more.
An externship allows students to work in a real healthcare setting under professional supervision, gaining experience in tasks such as:
Stepful supports students with interviews with one of our thousands of partner clinics. This hands-on experience is invaluable when applying for jobs.
Nevada healthcare organizations such as Renown Health, Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, and University Medical Center of Southern Nevada may offer externship opportunities that are not necessarily related to Stepful.
Certification is not mandatory in Nevada but greatly increases job prospects and salary potential. Common certification options include:
Stepful’s program prepares students for the CCMA exam, which emphasizes clinical skills essential for patient care.
After completing training and earning certification, start searching for medical assistant jobs on Indeed, Monster, or ZipRecruiter. Nevada’s top healthcare employers, such as Renown Health and UMC, frequently hire medical assistants.
Job searching can feel overwhelming, but Stepful provides career support, including resume-building, mock interviews, and job placement assistance, helping students transition smoothly from training to employment.
There are no certification requirements for medical assistants in Nevada. However, earning a certificate will make you a more competitive job candidate. The NHA reports that 87% of organizations prefer to hire certified assistants.
Medical assistants in Nevada do not need a license to work with patients.
The Nevada Board of Nursing clarifies which tasks should not be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel like medical assistants.
These tasks include:
The Southern Nevada Health District gives a specific list of tasks that can be performed by medical assistants, as long as they have been trained and are competent.
These tasks include:
In addition, the Nevada State Health Division states that medical assistants can perform the following tasks under the supervision of a physician:
Between 2023 and 2033, the average job outlook in the United States is just 4%. Healthcare opportunities are expected to increase by 12% over the same time period.
Job openings for medical assistants across the United States exceed that of other healthcare jobs, with job openings for medical assistants expected to increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033.
As of May 2023, there are currently about 7,550 medical assisting jobs in the state, or 5.092 per 1,000 residents. The cities with the highest number of medical assistants in Nevada include Las Vegas, Henderson, and Paradise.
Medical assistants in Nevada earn a decent salary. The median salary for medical assistants in Nevada is $39,940 per year or $19.20 per hour. They have an average pay of $19.45 per hour or $45,288 per year.
Organizations that support medical assistants in their careers include the American Medical Technologists, the National Healthcareer Association, and the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Each of these groups offers annual conferences, continuing education courses, support groups, peer mentors, and newsletters to help medical assistants stay up to date on any practice updates or changes.
