Providence Alaska
Health System
3200 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508
Alaska's largest health system. Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage is state's largest hospital. Extensive ambulatory network.
The Last Frontier — Get AMCA CMAC certified with free training. 380+ job openings. $42K average salary.
The Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) from the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) is a nationally recognized credential that validates your clinical and administrative skills for Alaska employers.
AMCA certification is accepted by employers across Alaska and all 50 states. Portable credential for your career.
Certified MAs in Alaska earn 10-15% more than non-certified. Salary range: $34K - $55K.
Most Alaska healthcare employers prefer or require CMAC, CMA, or RMA certification for clinical MA roles.
Complete EHired's free, self-paced Clinical Medical Assistant training program. Covers clinical skills, administrative procedures, medical terminology, and exam preparation.
If you have prior clinical MA experience, you may qualify to challenge the CMAC exam directly. New to healthcare? Complete a self-managed 100-hour externship.
When ready, register for and pass the AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Certification exam. Computer-based testing available at locations throughout Alaska.
Upon passing, receive your official CMAC credential. Valid for 3 years with continuing education renewal. Start applying to Alaska employers immediately.
Alaska has nursing programs at University of Alaska Anchorage and charter college partnerships. Limited in-state PA and MD programs - many Alaskans attend WWAMI medical program (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho partnership). MA experience plus Alaska residency strengthens applications. Loan repayment programs available for rural practice.
These healthcare organizations actively hire CMAC-certified Medical Assistants in Alaska.
Health System
3200 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508
Alaska's largest health system. Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage is state's largest hospital. Extensive ambulatory network.
Tribal Health
4000 Ambassador Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508
ANTHC serves Alaska Native and American Indian people. Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. Unique cultural healthcare experience.
Tribal Health
4501 Diplomacy Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508
Serves Alaska Native people in Anchorage area. Nuka System of Care is nationally recognized. Primary care focus.
Hospital
1650 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Foundation Health Partners operates Fairbanks Memorial. Interior Alaska's largest hospital with ambulatory clinics.
Hospital
2500 S Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
Serves fast-growing Mat-Su Valley north of Anchorage. Community hospital with expanding services.
Hospital
3260 Hospital Dr, Juneau, AK 99801
Juneau's community hospital. Serves Southeast Alaska capital city and surrounding communities.
Hospital
2801 DeBarr Rd, Anchorage, AK 99508
HCA-operated hospital in Anchorage. Provides competition in Anchorage market with MA opportunities.
Tribal Health
700 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy, Bethel, AK 99559
Serves rural western Alaska. Bethel-based with village clinics. True frontier medicine experience.
Tribal Health
1000 Greg Kruschek Ave, Nome, AK 99762
Serves Bering Strait region from Nome. Rural health with Alaska Native focus.
Tribal Health
122 First Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Serves Interior Alaska villages. Fairbanks-based with extensive rural clinic network.
Real people who earned their CMAC certification and launched healthcare careers in Alaska.
“Alaska pays the highest MA salaries in the country. Providence recruited me from Oregon with relocation. The outdoor lifestyle is unbeatable.”
Jake T.
CMAC Certified Success
Anchorage
Providence Alaska
“YKHC gave me an experience I couldn't get anywhere else. Village medicine is real healthcare - you matter to your community. Plus loan repayment.”
Sarah M.
Certification Changed My Career
Bethel
YKHC Rural Health
“Southcentral Foundation's Nuka System is nationally recognized. As an Alaska Native, serving my community as an MA is deeply meaningful.”
Mike R.
From Training to Certified
Anchorage
SCF Nuka System
“Yes, it's cold. But Fairbanks Memorial offered a great package and the Northern Lights are real. Interior Alaska is special.”
Emily K.
Certified and Employed
Fairbanks
Fairbanks Memorial
Free enrollment. Self-paced learning. AMCA CMAC certification. Join thousands of certified MAs working in Alaska.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No loans • Pay $1,500 only when you certify