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With so many medical assistant training in Missouri it can be difficult to decide on which one is for you. We strive to make that easier and show why selecting a career in such a great growing allied health career in Missouri is good idea. Below we will get in to the steps to get certified and the process to take your journey to become a medical assistant in Missouri to the finish line.

How to Become a Missouri Medical Assistant in Today’s Job Market

The basic requirement for entry in to medical assistant programs in Missouri is to have at least your H.S. diploma or your GED. Once you satisfy this demand you can register for training at your leisure. Keep reading to see the steps to getting certified.

A Breakdown of the process for Becoming a medical assistant in Missouri

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Step 1 – Choose Getting Certified as a Medical Assistant in Missouri or Not

It is important to know that being certified as a medical assistant in Missouri is not required by law. But, it has become the standard for many reasons. Not only higher pay ceilings and career opportunities but it gives candidates a better chance at employment.

Step 2 – Pick the Right Education Level for Your Career

There are a couple of different types of credentials that may be earned by graduating from a professional Missouri medical assistant training course (certificate program and associate degree). For a detailed breakdown of the opportunities of education for medical assistants in Missouri are detailed in full here.
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Step 3 – Take Medical Assisting Courses That are Accredited in Missouri

There are two accrediting bodies in Missouri for medical assisting, they are the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. You must take and pass one of their approved programs to be able to take the certification exam in Missouri and become a medical assistant.

Accredited medical assistant programs in Missouri

East Central College – Medical Assisting Program
1964 Prairie Dell Road Union, MO 63084
Status: Initial
Initial Accreditation Date: 3/20/2015
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Nancy Mitchell BSN, MSN, RN, CCMA
Phone: (636) 584-6616
nancy.mitchell@eastcentral.edu
www.eastcentral.edu

Midwest Technical Institute – Medical Assisting Program
3600 S Glenstone Outer Road Springfield, MO 65804
Status: Initial
Initial Accreditation Date: 9/18/2015
Degrees: Diploma
Program Director: Liz Cooper MS
Phone: (417) 227-4950
lcooper@midwesttech.edu
www.midwesttech.edu-Springfield

National American University-Missouri – Medical Assisting Program
3620 Arrowhead Ave Independence, MO 64057
Satellite Locations/Multiple Campuses
This program will be voluntarily withdrawn effective 2/24/2020.
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 3/19/2010
Degrees: Diploma
Program Director: Stephanie Hankins MAEd, CMA (AAMA)
Phone: (816) 412-7700
aoppel@national.edu
www.national.edu-Independence

Bolivar Technical College
1135 N. Oakland Avenue Bolivar, Missouri 65613
ABHES ID#: I-386
Phone: 417-777-5062
Fax: 417-777-8908
Medical Assistant – Associate of Applied Science (Residential)
Medical Assistant – Certificate (Residential)
Initial Year Accredited: 2018
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2024
Contact Details: Ms. Charlotte Gray, President
Email: cgray@texascountytech.edu
www.bolivarcollege.org

Midwest Institute
4260 Shoreline Drive Earth City, Missouri 63045
ABHES ID#: I-175-01
Phone: (314) 344-4440
Fax: (314) 344-0494
Medical Assisting – Certificate (Residential; Blended)
Initial Year Accredited: 1997
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2019
Contact Details: Ms. Christine Shreffler, President
Email: director@midwestinstitute.com
www.midwestinstitute.com-EarthCity

Midwest Institute
Pointe Fenton, Building B, 2 Soccer Park Road Fenton, Missouri 63026
ABHES ID#: I-175
Phone: (314) 965-8363
Fax: (314) 965-1558
Medical Assisting – Certificate (Residential)
Initial Year Accredited: 1978
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2019
Contact Details: Ms. Christine Shreffler, President
Email: director@midwestinstitute.com
www.midwestinstitute.com-Fenton

St. Louis College of Health Careers – County Campus
1297 North Highway Drive Fenton, Missouri 63026
ABHES ID#: I-210-01
Phone: (636) 529-0000
Fax: (636) 529-0430
Medical Assistant – Associate of Applied Science (Blended)
Medical Assistant – Diploma (Blended)
Initial Year Accredited: 1994
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2020
Contact Details: Ms. Cynthia Marten, Dean of Education
Email: Cmarten@slchcmail.com
www.slchc.edu-County

St. Louis College of Health Careers – City Campus
909 South Taylor St. Louis, Missouri 63110
ABHES ID#: I-210
Phone: (314) 652-0300
Fax: (314) 652-4825
Medical Assistant – Associate of Applied Science (Blended)
Medical Assistant – Diploma (Blended)
Medical Office Administration – Diploma (Blended)
Initial Year Accredited: 1986
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2020
Contact Details: Mr. Robert Michael Traas, Director of Education
Email: mtraas@slchcmail.com
www.slchc.edu-City

WellSpring School of Allied Health – Kansas City
9140 Ward Parkway, Suite 100 Kansas City, Missouri 64114
ABHES ID#: I-142
Phone: (816) 523-9140
Fax: (816) 523-0741
Medical Assisting – Certificate (Residential)
Initial Year Accredited: 2005
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2024
Contact Details: Mr. Donald Farquharson, President
Email: don.f@wellspring.edu
www.wellspring.edu-KansasCity

WellSpring School of Allied Health – Springfield
229 East Commercial Street Springfield, Missouri 65803
ABHES ID#: I-142-02
Phone: (413) 863-7682
Fax: (413) 863-7652
Medical Assisting – Associate of Occupational Science (Residential)
Medical Assisting – Certificate (Residential)
Initial Year Accredited: 2017
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2024
Contact Details: Ms. Kristen Rokke, Campus Director
Email: kristen.r@wellspring.edu
www.wellspring.edu-Springfield

Step 4 – Finish any Clinical Training That is Required in MO

You won’t be able to move forward towards certification in Missouri without completing your training courses in Missouri and they also require you to finish a minimum number of instruction hours in a clinical environment.

You aren’t deemed eligible to take any certification tests unless you’ve met this prerequisite.

Step 5 – Take and Pass Missouri Medical Assisting Certification Test

To earn certification in Missouri you must take national certification test. Your respective program will give you information about these exams but if you want to see the details about the segments on the exam, how to prepare for the test and more, see the link here.

Medical Assistant Outlook for Salary and Jobs in Missouri

When you see an 11% increase in Missouri, you know the time for getting in on a career is good. To compare income data for Missouri medical assistants take a look at the table below.
LocationPay TypeLowMedianHigh
United StatesHourly$10.99$15.17$21.78
Yearly$22,870$31,540$45,310
MissouriHourly$10.37$14.43$19.18
Yearly$21,560$30,010$39,900
Kansas City, MO-KS MSAHourly$12.21$15.47$21.48
Yearly$25,390$32,180$44,680
St. Louis, MO-IL MSAHourly$11.04$14.79$19.06
Yearly$22,970$30,760$39,650
Jefferson City, MO MSAHourly$9.84$14.09$22.02
Yearly$20,460$29,300$45,800
Columbia, MO MSAHourly$9.75$14.04$18.41
Yearly$20,270$29,200$38,290
St. Joseph, MO-KS MSAHourly$10.26$13.57$17.97
Yearly$21,340$28,220$37,380
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO MSAHourly$10.04$13.29$18.53
Yearly$20,890$27,630$38,550
Springfield, MO MSAHourly$9.68$12.74$16.67
Yearly$20,130$26,510$34,670
Cape Girardeau-Jackson, MO-IL MSAHourly$9.91$12.58$17.66
Yearly$20,610$26,170$36,740
Southwest Missouri BOSHourly$9.28$12.56$17.72
Yearly$19,310$26,120$36,850
Central Missouri (BOS)Hourly$9.36$12.40$17.11
Yearly$19,460$25,800$35,590
Joplin, MO MSAHourly$9.54$12.37$17.99
Yearly$19,830$25,720$37,420
Southeast Missouri BOSHourly$9.16$11.95$18.87
Yearly$19,040$24,860$39,240
North Missouri BOSHourly$9.64$11.64$16.17
Yearly$20,060$24,210$33,640

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