Flag_of_Indiana

Medical Assisting in Indiana

There is no state requirement for medical assistants in Indiana to take exams to become Registered or Certified Medical Assistants after graduation. However, earning either of these certification credentials can help you get the best jobs, as many employers prefer to hire certified applicants. The minimum level of education needed to work in the field is a high school diploma or GED.

Indiana has a mid-range employment level for medical assistants when compared to the rest of the country. Opportunities to work in medical assisting are forecast to increase in Indiana as the demand for healthcare grows, so entry level jobs are likely to be available after you’ve completed your training.

Medical assistants in Indiana earn an average hourly rate of $14.33, or an annual salary of $29,800. Those that are Registered or Certified stand a better chance of being paid a higher wage, so it is a good idea to complete your training on an accredited program that qualifies you to sit for the registration or certification examination.

The Indiana Society of Medical Assistants is the state society of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and has local chapters throughout the state:

  • East Central District
  • First District
  • Southeast District
  • St. Joseph District
  • Twelfth District
  • West Central District

Indiana Medical Assistant Schools and Programs

Medtech College

Medtech College offers a medical assisting Associate’s degree and certificate program at its campuses in Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and Greenwood. Students will be trained in the competencies needed to work as an entry level medical assistant, such as performing laboratory tests and phlebotomy procedures, measuring vital signs, and updating patients’ charts.

Certificate

  • Length: 9 months
  • Cost: $13,500
  • Job Placement Rate: Not available

Degree

  • Length: 15 months
  • Cost: $24,000
  • Job Placement Rate: 88%

Brown Mackie College

Brown Mackie College runs both certificate and degree programs in medical assisting at its campuses in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, which will prepare students to take the AMT (American Medical Technologist) Certification exam. Students will be taught the multiple skills necessary to be a competent medical assistant. Practical skills taught include how to take a patient’s vital signs, use instruments and equipment, and record medical histories. Theoretical coursework includes anatomy and physiology, and principles of psychology.

Certificate

  • Length: 14 months
  • Cost: $20,624
  • Job Placement Rate: 71%

Degree

  • Length: 22 months
  • Cost: $32,601
  • Job Placement Rate: 68%

Fortis College

At its campus in Indianapolis, Fortis College provides a diploma program for students to complete their medical assistant training. on this training program, students will develop the range of skills needed to work as an entry level medical assistant in a medical office or clinic, including computer skills, administration and clinical procedures.

Diploma

  • Length: 36 weeks
  • Cost: $14,272
  • Job Placement Rate: 75%