Healthcare
Medical Assistant in the United States
73 postings read · sampled 2026-09-01 · source ats
What employers actually ask for
Credentials named in the 73 postings we read, ranked by how many mentioned each one.
- BLS / CPR CertificationAmerican Heart Association38%
- CMAAmerican Association of Medical Assistants29%21 of 73 postings$250 exam · fee checked 2026-08~80 hrs prepAmerican Association of Medical Assistants →
- Phlebotomy Technician (ASCP PBT)ASCP Board of Certification5%
What it costs
Exam and application fees plus typical self-study hours. Almost nobody needs every credential on this list — start with the top line.
What the official taxonomy says
O*NET surveys people already doing this job. That describes who got hired over a long window, not what employers are asking for now — where it disagrees with the counts above, the counts are the more current answer.
- Post-secondary certificate
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Some college, no degree
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
O*NET 31-9092.00 · pulled 2026-09-01 · O*NET publishes the levels but no shares for this occupation, so they are shown in its order without percentages
What it pays
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. A different survey from the postings above, so the two do not share a sample.
Every credential above costs $465 — about 3 days' pay at the median.
Who was hiring
Employers with at least one matching posting in this sample.
Luminis Health · Clover Health · One Medical · Quest Diagnostics · Tia · Comprehensive Mobile Care · BAYADA Home Health Care · Sollis Health · Integrated Resources Inc · Optimal Care · City of New York · Intuitive Surgical · Oscar Health
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