Medical Assistant Jobs in Minneapolis, MN
Medical assistants in Minneapolis earn a metro median near $25.92 an hour, and the field is projected to grow almost 12% across the seven-county metro. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring and which local programs lead to certification.
Current medical assistant Openings in Minneapolis, MN
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Medical Assistant Work in Minneapolis
About 7,390 medical assistants work in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, and state projections show the job growing 11.8% in the seven-county area over the next decade. The work is concentrated in clinics rather than hospital floors: the specialty clinics around the University of Minnesota medical district on the East and West Banks, the primary and specialty clinics tied to the Phillips medical campus on Chicago Ave, and the clinic networks that spread out along I-394 and MN-100 into St. Louis Park, Minnetonka and Bloomington.
Twin Cities health systems lean heavily on medical assistants to room patients, run point-of-care tests and keep provider schedules moving, so the same employers that hire nurses also post MA openings in cancer, transplant, addiction, pediatric and primary care clinics. Most clinic jobs run on weekday daytime hours, which makes the role a popular choice for people who want health care work without overnight shifts.
Top Minneapolis Employers Hiring Medical Assistants
Medical assistants are hired by the metro's health systems and clinic networks:
- M Health Fairview - the University of Minnesota-affiliated system posts Minneapolis medical assistant jobs in its cancer, organ transplant and addiction clinics.
- Children's Minnesota - the pediatric system hires MAs for primary and specialty care clinics in Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Brooklyn Park and Minnetonka.
- HealthPartners - the health system recruits certified medical assistants for clinic and specialty center locations in Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and Bloomington.
- Planned Parenthood North Central States - the regional affiliate hires medical assistants for its St. Paul and Little Canada health centers across the river.
Medical Assistant Salaries in Minneapolis
- Entry level: about $20 to $23 an hour for new graduates and assistants without certification.
- Experienced: roughly $24 to $28 an hour for certified MAs in primary and specialty clinics.
- Senior: $28 to $30 an hour or more for lead MAs and specialty roles such as oncology and transplant.
These are estimates from state wage data. Minnesota's statewide middle range for medical assistants runs from $23.27 to $28.85 an hour, the top tenth earn about $29.62 or more, and the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro median is about $25.92, above the state median of $24.88. Certification as a CMA or RMA, specialty experience and lead duties move pay the most.
How to Become a Medical Assistant in Minneapolis
Minnesota does not license medical assistants, but many Twin Cities health systems prefer or require a national credential such as the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the AAMA or the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT. Hennepin Technical College offers a CAAHEP-accredited Medical Assistant diploma at its Eden Prairie campus with a 240-hour practicum, Rasmussen University offers an ABHES-accredited Medical Assisting diploma at its Bloomington campus, and Anoka Technical College runs a CAAHEP-accredited diploma and an AAS degree in Anoka. Rasmussen's diploma can be finished in about 12 months.
What the Job Involves
Medical assistants keep a clinic day on schedule. Typical tasks include rooming patients, taking vital signs and health histories, updating the electronic health record, giving injections and immunizations under provider orders, collecting lab specimens, running point-of-care tests, assisting with exams and procedures, and handling prescription refills and patient phone calls. In specialty clinics the work adds tasks specific to that service, such as preparing transplant or oncology patients for visits.
Skills Employers Look For
- CMA or RMA certification, or eligibility to sit for the exam
- Accurate vital signs, injections and specimen collection
- Accurate electronic health record charting
- Clear, calm communication with patients and families
- Infection control and clinic safety practices
- Organization in a fast-moving provider schedule
Career Path and Advancement
Many Minneapolis medical assistants start in primary care, then move into specialty clinics such as oncology, transplant or pediatrics, where pay and responsibility rise. From there the ladder runs to lead MA, clinic coordinator or supervisor. Others use the job as a step into nursing, taking the practical nursing diploma at Hennepin Technical College or the associate nursing degree at Minneapolis College while they keep working clinic hours.
Related Careers in Minneapolis
If medical assisting interests you, these related Minneapolis roles are close matches:
- Certified Nursing Assistant Jobs
- Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs
- Registered Nurse Jobs
- Healthcare Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a medical assistant in Minneapolis?
No. Minnesota does not license or require certification for medical assistants. Many Twin Cities clinics still prefer or require a national credential such as the CMA or RMA, so finishing an accredited program and passing one of those exams widens your options.
How much do medical assistants make in Minneapolis?
The metro median is about $25.92 an hour. New assistants usually start around $20 to $23, certified assistants in specialty clinics commonly earn $24 to $28, and senior or lead roles can reach $30 an hour.
How long does it take to become a medical assistant?
A diploma takes about a year. Rasmussen University's Bloomington diploma can be finished in about 12 months, and Hennepin Technical College's 36-credit diploma in Eden Prairie includes a 240-hour practicum. A two-year AAS, such as the one at Anoka Technical College, is the longer route.
What is the difference between a CMA and an RMA?
Both are national credentials. The CMA is awarded by the American Association of Medical Assistants and the RMA by American Medical Technologists. Employers commonly accept either, and accredited programs prepare you for the exams.
What hours do medical assistants work in Minneapolis?
Most clinic medical assistants work weekday daytime hours, with some early mornings, evenings or Saturdays at urgent care and extended-hours clinics. That schedule is one reason the role appeals to people who want health care work without overnight shifts.
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