Banner Health
Health System
2901 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Arizona's largest employer. Banner University Medical Center Phoenix and Tucson flagships. Extensive Valley ambulatory network with consistent MA hiring.
The Grand Canyon State — Get AMCA CMAC certified with free training. 4,500+ job openings. $36K 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 Arizona employers.
AMCA certification is accepted by employers across Arizona and all 50 states. Portable credential for your career.
Certified MAs in Arizona earn 10-15% more than non-certified. Salary range: $29K - $48K.
Most Arizona 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 Arizona.
Upon passing, receive your official CMAC credential. Valid for 3 years with continuing education renewal. Start applying to Arizona employers immediately.
Arizona has excellent nursing programs at ASU, University of Arizona, and NAU. PA programs at A.T. Still University, Midwestern University, and Northern Arizona University. Medical schools at University of Arizona (Tucson and Phoenix) and Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Community colleges offer LPN programs throughout the Valley.
These healthcare organizations actively hire CMAC-certified Medical Assistants in Arizona.
Health System
2901 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Arizona's largest employer. Banner University Medical Center Phoenix and Tucson flagships. Extensive Valley ambulatory network with consistent MA hiring.
Health System
8125 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Serves Scottsdale and north Phoenix. Six hospitals with extensive ambulatory network. Growing MA opportunities.
Health System
350 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013
CommonSpirit Health affiliate. St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix is flagship. Multiple Valley locations.
Academic Medical Center
5777 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
World-renowned Mayo Clinic's Arizona campus in Phoenix. Premium employer with excellent MA career paths.
Public Health System
2601 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Maricopa County's public health system. Safety-net mission serving diverse Phoenix population. Teaching environment.
Health System
5301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712
TMC Healthcare serves Tucson and southern Arizona. Community-owned with ambulatory network.
Health System
2000 W Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015
Tenet Healthcare operates Abrazo hospitals across Phoenix. Multiple ambulatory sites with MA positions.
Urgent Care Chain
1920 E Highland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phoenix-headquartered urgent care chain. Extensive Arizona presence with consistent MA hiring.
Occupational Health
2141 E Highland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Occupational health and urgent care. Serves Valley employers with workers' comp and corporate health.
Community Health
839 W Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85745
Tucson-based federally qualified health center. Serves diverse southern Arizona community.
Real people who earned their CMAC certification and launched healthcare careers in Arizona.
“Banner is Arizona's largest employer - 50,000+ people. Started in a family practice, now at Banner University Medical Center. They paid for my certification.”
Marcus T.
CMAC Certified Success
Phoenix
Banner Health Career
“Getting hired at Mayo was a dream. The training and standards are world-class. Phoenix has sunshine 300 days a year.”
Ashley M.
Certification Changed My Career
Scottsdale
Mayo Clinic MA
“Banner University Tucson has UA medical school students. I learn something every day. Tucson is more affordable than Phoenix.”
Tyler R.
From Training to Certified
Tucson
Banner UMC Tucson
“NextCare is Arizona-based and growing. High volume means I became confident fast. Great stepping stone - now considering PA school.”
Jennifer K.
Certified and Employed
Phoenix Metro
NextCare to PA Track
Free enrollment. Self-paced learning. AMCA CMAC certification. Join thousands of certified MAs working in Arizona.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No loans • Pay $1,500 only when you certify