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Medical Assistant Jobs in North Dakota

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North Dakota's healthcare industry employs approximately 55,000 workers in America's least-visited state with vast frontier distances. Sanford Health and Essentia Health dominate the market. The state ranks 18th in health outcomes despite challenges of serving remote agricultural communities. Oil field boom in western ND created occupational health demand. North Dakota has more critical access hospitals per capita than almost any state. Extreme climate and isolation create staffing challenges but also incentives.

340+
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$40K
Median Salary
8%
Job Growth
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Medical Assistant Jobs in North Dakota

Who This Training Is For

Ideal for candidates with prior MA clinical experience who need certification to validate their skills for North Dakota employers.

New to healthcare? You're welcome to enroll, but be aware: if you have no prior clinical experience, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship on your own to satisfy the program's practical component and prepare for the certification exam.

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EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site.

North Dakota Healthcare Industry

Understanding the ND healthcare job market:

North Dakota's healthcare industry employs approximately 55,000 workers in America's least-visited state with vast frontier distances. Sanford Health and Essentia Health dominate the market. The state ranks 18th in health outcomes despite challenges of serving remote agricultural communities. Oil field boom in western ND created occupational health demand. North Dakota has more critical access hospitals per capita than almost any state. Extreme climate and isolation create staffing challenges but also incentives.

55,000
Healthcare Workers
48
Hospitals
#18
Health Ranking
98.5%
Cost of Living

Medical Assistant Salary in North Dakota

ND salary ranges by experience level:

Salary by Experience

Entry-Level
(0-1 years)
$32,000
Mid-Level
(2-4 years)
$40,000
Experienced
(5+ years)
$46,000

What Affects Your Salary

Fargo pays highest as Sanford headquarters. No state income tax adds ~5% to effective compensation. Williston (oil patch) may pay premiums for staffing challenges. Cost of living at 99% of average makes salaries stretch well. Rural positions may offer housing assistance or signing bonuses. Sanford and Essentia set regional wage standards.

Top Medical Assistant Employers in North Dakota

North Dakota's healthcare market features two dominant systems serving vast territory:

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ND Job Market by Region

Where the jobs are in North Dakota:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MA jobs in North Dakota:

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Start Your Clinical Healthcare Career in North Dakota

North Dakota's healthcare industry employs approximately 55,000 workers in America's least-visited state with vast frontier distances. Sanford Health and Essentia Health dominate the market. The state ranks 18th in health outcomes despite challenges of serving remote agricultural communities. Oil field boom in western ND created occupational health demand. North Dakota has more critical access hospitals per capita than almost any state. Extreme climate and isolation create staffing challenges but also incentives.

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