Medical Assistant Jobs in Indianapolis, IN
Medical assistants in Indianapolis earn a metro median of about $22.55 an hour, and IU Health, Eskenazi Health and Community Health Network all post openings in clinics from downtown to Carmel and Avon. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what it pays and how to get started.
Current medical assistant Openings in Indianapolis, IN
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Medical Assistant Work in Indianapolis
Most medical assistant jobs in Indianapolis sit in the outpatient clinics of the city's big health systems rather than in hospitals. IU Health hires Medical Assistant II staff for Riley Pediatrics Primary Care, orthopedics at Methodist and primary care at Spring Mill, and the same title runs out to its practices in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Avon, plus urgent care in Avon and Brownsburg. Eskenazi Health, the county's public system, staffs its community health centers on West 38th Street and at Pecar on the northwest side, along with the clinics on its main campus off West 10th Street.
What sets the Indianapolis market apart is how much of it runs through just a few systems, each with its own ladder. Eskenazi uses floor captain medical assistants to lead a clinic floor, IU Health grades the job as Medical Assistant I and II, and Community Health Network files some openings under combined medical assistant and LPN job families in its physician offices. Commuters on I-465, I-69 and US 31 can choose between a downtown clinic and a suburban practice without changing employers.
Top Indianapolis Employers Hiring Medical Assistants
These Indianapolis employers post medical assistant openings or name the role on their own careers sites:
- IU Health - Indiana's largest health system hires Medical Assistant II staff for Riley pediatrics, Methodist orthopedics, primary care and urgent care across the metro.
- Eskenazi Health - the public health system hires medical assistants and floor captains for its West 38th Street, Pecar and main campus health centers.
- Community Health Network - hires medical assistants, including combined MA and LPN roles, for its physician offices around Marion and Hamilton counties.
- Hancock Health - the Greenfield-based system on the east side of the metro hires medical assistants for its physician practices.
Medical Assistant Salaries in Indianapolis
- Entry level: about $18 to $19.50 an hour for new medical assistants.
- Experienced: roughly $19.50 to $23 an hour, with most near $22.50.
- Senior: $23 to $27 an hour for floor captains, specialty clinic staff and certified leads.
These are estimates based on federal May 2025 wage data for the Indianapolis metro, cross-checked against pay that collar-county employer Hancock Health has advertised. Pay moves with national certification, specialty, and whether the job is in a hospital-run clinic or a smaller private practice, and urgent care roles with evening or weekend shifts can pay more.
How to Become a Medical Assistant in Indianapolis
Indiana does not license medical assistants, and the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency has no medical assistant board, so you will not find a state license to apply for. Employers set the bar, and many prefer a national credential such as the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the AAMA. In Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College offers a Medical Assisting Technical Certificate of 39 credit hours over two or three semesters, an associate degree, and a one-semester CCMA prep certificate. Hardon Education on East 55th Street and Fortis College on North Wesleyan Road also train medical assistants.
What the Job Involves
Medical assistants room patients, take vital signs and health histories, update the electronic health record, give injections and collect specimens as directed, and prepare exam rooms and instruments. Many also handle the front of the visit, from checking patients in to scheduling follow-ups and calling in referrals, so the day moves between clinical and office work.
Skills Employers Look For
- CMA, CCMA or RMA certification, or progress toward one
- Accurate vital signs and patient intake
- Electronic health record charting, often in Epic
- Injections, specimen collection and point-of-care testing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Friendly, clear communication with patients
Career Path and Advancement
Many Indianapolis medical assistants start in primary care or urgent care, then move into specialty clinics, lead roles such as Eskenazi's floor captain, or IU Health's higher Medical Assistant II grade. Others use the job as a step into nursing: Ivy Tech's Practical Nursing certificate and the RN programs at IU Indianapolis, the University of Indianapolis and Marian University all sit within the city.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a medical assistant in Indiana?
No. Indiana does not license medical assistants, and there is no state board for the role. Many Indianapolis employers still prefer or require a national certification such as the CMA, CCMA or RMA.
How much do medical assistants make in Indianapolis?
The metro median is about $22.55 an hour, or roughly $46,900 a year. New medical assistants often start near $18 to $19.50, and leads and specialty clinic staff can reach $27 an hour.
How long does medical assistant training take in Indianapolis?
Ivy Tech's Medical Assisting Technical Certificate takes two or three semesters, and its associate degree takes four. Private programs are also offered by Hardon Education and Fortis College.
Where do medical assistants work in Indianapolis?
Most work in outpatient clinics run by IU Health, Eskenazi Health and Community Health Network, from downtown and the West 38th Street corridor to practices in Carmel, Fishers, Avon and Noblesville. Urgent care centers and specialty offices hire them too.
What hours do medical assistants work?
Most clinic jobs run on weekday daytime hours. Urgent care roles, such as IU Health's in Avon and Brownsburg, more often include evenings and weekends.
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