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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 New Mexico.
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 New Mexico 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.
Before becoming a medical assistant, you must have a high school diploma or GED. Many online high school and GED programs are available for those who need flexible learning options.
While New Mexico does not legally require medical assistants to complete a training program, most employers prefer hiring certified medical assistants. A quality training program covers patient care, medical terminology, infection control, medical billing, phlebotomy, and documentation.
Aspiring medical assistants in New Mexico can choose from two types of programs:
Most hospitals and clinics do not require a degree but strongly prefer certification from an accredited training program.
Externships provide real-world experience by allowing students to shadow experienced medical assistants in a professional healthcare setting. During this hands-on training, students practice essential skills such as:
Healthcare organizations in New Mexico that may offer externships include:
At Stepful, eligible students can participate in externships with partner clinics, gaining hands-on experience before starting their careers.
After completing training, the next step is to earn your national certification. The most recognized certifications include:
Stepful’s Medical Assistant Training Program prepares students for the CCMA exam, focusing on clinical skills that are highly valued in the field.
Once certified, start searching for job opportunities through:
For those needing additional job search support, Stepful offers career assistance, including resume-building, interview coaching, and job placement services.
New Mexico law does not require medical assistants to complete training or earn a certification before working with patients. However, it is important to note that 87% of organizations prefer to hire certified assistants.
Medical assistants in New Mexico are not required to have a license or register with the state medical board or board of nursing.
The New Mexico Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing states that a medical assistant should not perform any task that could be considered “the practice of medicine”. This includes tasks such as:
Even though medical assistants are not allowed to practice medicine, they still have a lot of responsibilities.
Specific tasks that should be assigned to medical assistants in New Mexico include:
Administrative Responsibilities
As of May 2023, there are currently about 6,580 medical assisting jobs in the state, or 7.78 per 1,000 residents, which is higher than the ratio of any other state. New Mexico cities with the highest number of medical assistants include Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and Farmington.
Medical assistants in New Mexico earn a decent salary. The median salary for medical assistants in New Mexico is $37,640 per year or $18.10 per hour. They have an average pay of $18.60 per hour or $43,310 per year.
Medical assistants in New Mexico have a great job outlook. According to the BLS, job opportunities for medical assistants are expected to increase by 15% from 2023 to 2033. This is slightly higher than the outlook for other healthcare jobs during those same years (12%), and much higher than the average job growth across the country (4%)
The American Medical Technologists, the National Healthcareer Association, and the American Association of Medical Assistants are all organizations that can help medical assistants pursue continuing education, earn a certification, connect with other medical assistants, and find a job.
