Medical Assistant (MA) in Winston-Salem, NC
Salary data, training programs, and job outlook for Winston-Salem-area Medical Assistant (MA)s
💰 Winston-Salem Area Salary
Salaries vary by employer, experience, and certifications. Winston-Salem figures based on regional BLS data and cost-of-living adjustments.
📋 About Medical Assistant (MA) Work in Winston-Salem
Medical Assistants work in doctor's offices and clinics doing both clinical tasks (vitals, injections, EKGs) and administrative duties (scheduling, billing). It's one of the fastest-growing careers in America — over 100,000 new jobs added per year.
What You Do Day-to-Day
- Take patient vitals and medical history
- Administer injections and prepare medications
- Perform EKGs and phlebotomy
- Schedule appointments and manage records
- Process insurance claims and referrals
🎓 Training Programs Near Winston-Salem
- Wake Technical Community College — Raleigh
- Central Piedmont Community College — Charlotte
- Guilford Technical Community College — Jamestown
- Fayetteville Technical Community College — Fayetteville
- Durham Technical Community College — Durham
📈 Job Outlook
National Growth: 16% (Much faster than average)
National Jobs: 760K employed nationwide
Credential Required: CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT)
Typical Program: Medical Assisting Certificate or Diploma — 9–18 months