UAMS
Academic Medical Center
4301 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is state's academic medical center. Little Rock-based with statewide reach. Major MA employer.
The Natural State — Get AMCA CMAC certified with free training. 1,200+ job openings. $30K 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 Arkansas employers.
AMCA certification is accepted by employers across Arkansas and all 50 states. Portable credential for your career.
Certified MAs in Arkansas earn 10-15% more than non-certified. Salary range: $24K - $40K.
Most Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
Upon passing, receive your official CMAC credential. Valid for 3 years with continuing education renewal. Start applying to Arkansas employers immediately.
Arkansas has nursing programs at UAMS, University of Arkansas, and Arkansas State. PA program at Harding University. UAMS College of Medicine is the state's medical school. Community colleges throughout Arkansas offer affordable LPN programs. MA experience provides patient care foundation for all advancement pathways.
These healthcare organizations actively hire CMAC-certified Medical Assistants in Arkansas.
Academic Medical Center
4301 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is state's academic medical center. Little Rock-based with statewide reach. Major MA employer.
Health System
9601 Baptist Health Dr, Little Rock, AR 72205
Arkansas's largest health system. Multiple hospitals across state with extensive ambulatory network.
Health System
2710 Rife Medical Ln, Rogers, AR 72758
Catholic health system serving northwest Arkansas. Mercy Hospital in Rogers serves booming NWA region.
Health System
2 St Vincent Cir, Little Rock, AR 72205
CommonSpirit Health affiliate. St. Vincent hospitals in Little Rock and Hot Springs with ambulatory clinics.
Pediatric
1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72202
State's only pediatric health system. Little Rock and NW Arkansas campuses. Pediatric MA specialization.
Health System
3215 N North Hills Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Serves Fayetteville and northwest Arkansas. Community-owned with growing ambulatory presence in booming NWA.
Health System
4800 E Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Serves Jonesboro and northeast Arkansas. Regional health system with community focus.
Hospital
2302 College Ave, Conway, AR 72034
Serves Conway and central Arkansas. Growing community hospital with ambulatory expansion.
Community Health
801 E Main St, Clinton, AR 72031
Federally qualified health center serving rural Arkansas. Multiple clinic locations.
Community Health
117 S Willow St, Augusta, AR 72006
Large FQHC serving eastern and central Arkansas. Community health focus with rural reach.
Real people who earned their CMAC certification and launched healthcare careers in Arkansas.
“UAMS is Arkansas's academic medical center. The teaching environment helped me learn quickly. Now pursuing nursing with their tuition assistance.”
Jake T.
CMAC Certified Success
Little Rock
UAMS to Nursing
“Northwest Arkansas is booming with Walmart, Tyson, and J.B. Hunt. Washington Regional is expanding fast. Great quality of life.”
Sarah M.
Certification Changed My Career
Bentonville
Washington Regional
“Baptist Health is Arkansas's largest system. Started in Conway, transferred to Little Rock for more opportunity. They take care of their people.”
Mike R.
From Training to Certified
Little Rock
Baptist Health Career
“NEA Baptist gave me a chance. Jonesboro is a college town with affordable living. Arkansas doesn't get enough credit for quality of life.”
Emily K.
Certified and Employed
Jonesboro
NEA Baptist MA
Free enrollment. Self-paced learning. AMCA CMAC certification. Join thousands of certified MAs working in Arkansas.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No loans • Pay $1,500 only when you certify