Best Medical Assistant Programs in Lewiston, Idaho (2025)

Updated November 21, 2025 | Brad Fishbein Table of Contents

Idaho Medical Assistant Salary Snapshot

Idaho
Idaho Median Pay $43,400 $20.87 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $44,200 $21.25 per hour
Data Year: 2024 Source: BLS OEWS

Medical Assistant Programs in Lewiston, Idaho

Across the Lewiston area, medical assistants keep clinics moving—managing scheduling and front‑desk support, taking vitals and blood pressure, and coordinating referrals and prior authorizations. Hands‑on tracks mix practical labs with on‑site externships across local hospital outpatient departments, specialty clinics and multi‑specialty groups so you graduate ready for day‑one impact.

Below, you can compare certificate, diploma, and associate tracks near Lewiston, plan an externship with clinics, hospital affiliates, and private practices around Lewiston, and prepare for credentials like CMA, RMA, or CCMA — with context on statewide demand in the Gem State.

Flexible Medical Assistant Programs Serving Lewiston, Idaho:

Medical Assistant Training near Lewiston

Certification & Exams in Idaho

  1. Complete an accredited medical assistant certificate, diploma, or associate degree program.
  2. Finish your clinical externship hours and build confidence with front- and back-office skills.
  3. Sit for credentials like AAMA CMA, AMT RMA, or NHA CCMA based on employer preferences.

Tips for Choosing a Medical Assistant Program

  • Confirm the school is CAAHEP or ABHES accredited if you plan to earn the CMA credential.
  • Ask about lab simulations, EHR training, and how externship placements are coordinated.
  • Compare day, evening, and accelerated schedules that fit your work and family commitments.
  • Review certification exam pass rates, job placement support, and employer partnerships.

Idaho Medical Assistant Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Medical Assistants (31-9092)
Data Year: 2024 • Idaho

Median Pay (2024) $43,400 $20.87 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$43,600 per year $20.96 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $35,340

$16.99 per hour

25th Percentile $37,870

$18.21 per hour

75th Percentile $47,870

$23.02 per hour

90th Percentile $55,700

$26.78 per hour

Idaho vs U.S.

Median Wage -1.8%
$43,400

$20.87 per hour

Mean Wage -2.5%
$43,600

$20.96 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 5,090

Employment: 5,090 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
6.02
Employment RSE
7.6%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
5,090 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes

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