HI · NHA-accredited
CCMA Certification in Hawaii
Average salary $42,000 - $48,000 (BLS OEWS 2024, higher than national due to cost of living) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Hawaii.
150
Scored questions
180
Minutes
Scope of practice in Hawaii
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under Hawaii rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✗Administer oral medications — not permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
Hawaii Board of Medical Examiners regulates MA practice; MAs can administer injections but oral medications typically nurse-administered.
Top employers in Hawaii
- The Queen's Health Systems
- Hawaii Pacific Health
- Kaiser Permanente Hawaii
Hawaii metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | Urban Honolulu | 4,280 | $47,530 |
| Hilo | Hilo | 480 | $45,970 |
| Kailua-Kona | Kailua-Kona | 380 | $46,590 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Hawaii credentialing body
Hawaii Society of Medical Assistants (HSMA)
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