How to Become a Medical Assistant in Mississippi – MS

By RSWiese, allied health world contributing writer
Published: January 11th, 2010

Medical Assistants in Maine are not required to have any state certification for this career but would prove beneficial in obtaining employment in the future. Aspiring medical assistants must have a high school diploma or GED before applying to a medical assistant program in Maine, and should be prepared to be taking mathematics, biology, bookkeeping and basic office procedures.

Mississippi medical assistant programs include a variety of coursework due to the various duties given to Medical Assistants. Coursework for the administrative function includes business classes, accounting, and communication, while courses in medically-related topics include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology. Clinical experience is also a significant portion of the program.

Medical Assistants (also called Medical Office Assistants) are becoming increasingly vital to the healthcare industry as they serve both administrative and clinical functions in physicians’ offices and clinics. Mississippi is characterized by being very rural and agricultural. Most of the population does not live in a large city; therefore healthcare providers in smaller areas can rely heavily on Medical Assistants to help with patients’ needs. Medical Assistants in Mississippi often earn $24,000-$28,000 annually.