Kaiser Permanente
Integrated Health System
1 Kaiser Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612
California's healthcare giant. Integrated model with own hospitals, clinics, and insurance. Massive MA employer across Northern and Southern California.
The Golden State — Get AMCA CMAC certified with free training. 18,500+ 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 California employers.
AMCA certification is accepted by employers across California and all 50 states. Portable credential for your career.
Certified MAs in California earn 10-15% more than non-certified. Salary range: $35K - $58K.
Most California 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 California.
Upon passing, receive your official CMAC credential. Valid for 3 years with continuing education renewal. Start applying to California employers immediately.
California has the most nursing and PA programs in the nation. UC system schools (UCLA, UCSF, UC Davis, UC San Diego, UC Irvine) offer elite nursing, PA, and medical programs. CSU system has 23 campuses with nursing programs. Stanford, USC, and Loma Linda add private options. Community colleges offer affordable entry to nursing. MA experience highly valued for competitive admissions.
These healthcare organizations actively hire CMAC-certified Medical Assistants in California.
Integrated Health System
1 Kaiser Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612
California's healthcare giant. Integrated model with own hospitals, clinics, and insurance. Massive MA employer across Northern and Southern California.
Health System
2200 River Plaza Dr, Sacramento, CA 95833
Major Northern California health system. Sutter hospitals and Palo Alto Medical Foundation clinics. Extensive ambulatory MA opportunities.
Health System
185 Berry St, San Francisco, CA 94107
CommonSpirit Health affiliate. Major presence in Bay Area, Sacramento, and Southern California. Multiple hospital and ambulatory sites.
Academic Medical Center
757 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Top-ranked UCLA Medical Center and Santa Monica hospital. Extensive ambulatory network across LA. Premium MA employer.
Academic Medical Center
8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
LA's premier hospital. Celebrity healthcare with academic mission. West LA and Valley ambulatory sites.
Academic Medical Center
300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
Elite Stanford Hospital and clinics. Bay Area presence with premium compensation. Highly competitive.
Academic Medical Center
500 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
UC San Francisco Medical Center is top-ranked. Mission Bay and Parnassus campuses. Research-focused environment.
Health System
501 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91505
Providence operates hospitals across LA, Orange County, and Inland Empire. Extensive ambulatory network.
Health System
8695 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123
San Diego's largest health system. Multiple hospitals and ambulatory sites throughout San Diego County.
Urgent Care Chain
Various CA Locations
Growing urgent care presence in California. High-volume MA positions with varied patient encounters.
Real people who earned their CMAC certification and launched healthcare careers in California.
“Kaiser is its own world - they run everything. Great benefits, union representation, and clear advancement paths. Started at $22/hour.”
Maria R.
CMAC Certified Success
Los Angeles
Kaiser LA
“Stanford is elite and competitive but they hired me. The pay is highest I've seen - I needed it for Bay Area rent. Worth it.”
James T.
Certification Changed My Career
Bay Area
Stanford Premium Pay
“UCLA Medical Center is top-ranked. Working alongside residents and fellows accelerated my learning. Now applying to nursing school.”
Samantha K.
From Training to Certified
Westwood
UCLA to Nursing
“Sharp HealthCare dominates San Diego. Perfect weather, beach lifestyle, and solid MA career. California salaries offset the cost of living.”
David L.
Certified and Employed
San Diego
Sharp HealthCare
Free enrollment. Self-paced learning. AMCA CMAC certification. Join thousands of certified MAs working in California.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No loans • Pay $1,500 only when you certify