The Centennial State — Get AMCA CMAC certified with free training. 3,200+ job openings. $38K 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 Colorado employers.
AMCA certification is accepted by employers across Colorado and all 50 states. Portable credential for your career.
Certified MAs in Colorado earn 10-15% more than non-certified. Salary range: $31K - $50K.
Most Colorado 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 Colorado.
Upon passing, receive your official CMAC credential. Valid for 3 years with continuing education renewal. Start applying to Colorado employers immediately.
Colorado has excellent nursing programs at University of Colorado, Colorado State, and Regis University. PA programs at CU Anschutz, Red Rocks Community College, and Rocky Vista. University of Colorado School of Medicine for MD pathway. Denver metro community colleges offer affordable LPN programs. MA experience valued by all programs.
These healthcare organizations actively hire CMAC-certified Medical Assistants in Colorado.
Academic Health System
12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
Colorado's largest health system. University of Colorado Hospital is flagship. Extensive Front Range ambulatory network with consistent MA hiring across Denver, Boulder, and northern Colorado.
Public Health System
777 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204
Denver's safety-net health system. Level I trauma center and extensive community health clinics. Diverse patient population and teaching environment.
Health System
1900 N Downing St, Denver, CO 80218
Now part of Intermountain Health. St. Joseph and Lutheran hospitals in Denver metro. Growing ambulatory network with MA opportunities.
Health System
9100 E Mineral Cir, Centennial, CO 80112
CommonSpirit Health affiliate. Operates hospitals across Colorado including St. Anthony's. Extensive ambulatory clinics throughout Front Range.
Integrated Health System
10350 E Dakota Ave, Denver, CO 80247
Kaiser's Colorado region with integrated care model. Own hospitals and extensive clinic network. Consistent MA hiring with good benefits.
Pediatric
13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
Top-ranked children's hospital. Aurora campus with specialty care locations statewide. Pediatric MA specialization opportunity.
Specialty Hospital
1400 Jackson St, Denver, CO 80206
Nation's leading respiratory hospital. Unique pulmonary and immunology focus. Specialized MA experience in Denver.
Community Health System
4747 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303
Serves Boulder County with Foothills Hospital and ambulatory clinics. Boulder lifestyle with healthcare career.
Urgent Care Network
Various Colorado Locations
UCHealth-branded urgent cares across Colorado. High-volume MA experience with system career paths.
Urgent Care Chain
Various Denver Metro Locations
American Family Care operates urgent care centers across Denver metro. Entry-level friendly with structured training.
Real people who earned their CMAC certification and launched healthcare careers in Colorado.
“UCHealth is Colorado's largest employer and invests in their people. Started in primary care at Anschutz, now working in cardiology with tuition assistance for nursing school.”
Marcus J.
CMAC Certified Success
Denver
UCHealth Career Track
“Moved from Texas for the mountains. Centura's urgent care in Frisco lets me ski before work. Seasonal tourists keep it interesting, and housing stipend helps with mountain living costs.”
Ashley R.
Certification Changed My Career
Summit County
Centura Mountain Clinic
“Denver Health serves everyone regardless of ability to pay. The diversity of patients taught me more in one year than I could learn anywhere else. Now pursuing PA school.”
Tyler M.
From Training to Certified
Denver
Denver Health to PA
“Kaiser's integrated model means I work closely with the whole care team. Boulder location is perfect - bike to work on the creek path. Benefits are excellent.”
Jennifer K.
Certified and Employed
Boulder
Kaiser Boulder
Free enrollment. Self-paced learning. AMCA CMAC certification. Join thousands of certified MAs working in Colorado.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No loans • Pay $1,500 only when you certify