Yale New Haven Health
Academic Health System
20 York St, New Haven, CT 06510
Connecticut's largest health system. Yale-affiliated with five hospitals. Premium MA employer with academic excellence and extensive ambulatory network.
The Constitution State — Get AMCA CMAC certified with free training. 2,100+ job openings. $40K 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 Connecticut employers.
AMCA certification is accepted by employers across Connecticut and all 50 states. Portable credential for your career.
Certified MAs in Connecticut earn 10-15% more than non-certified. Salary range: $33K - $52K.
Most Connecticut 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 Connecticut.
Upon passing, receive your official CMAC credential. Valid for 3 years with continuing education renewal. Start applying to Connecticut employers immediately.
Connecticut has prestigious nursing programs at Yale, UConn, and Quinnipiac. PA programs at Yale, Quinnipiac, and Sacred Heart. Yale School of Medicine and UConn School of Medicine for MD pathway. Community colleges offer LPN programs throughout the state. MA experience provides patient care hours for competitive admissions.
These healthcare organizations actively hire CMAC-certified Medical Assistants in Connecticut.
Academic Health System
20 York St, New Haven, CT 06510
Connecticut's largest health system. Yale-affiliated with five hospitals. Premium MA employer with academic excellence and extensive ambulatory network.
Health System
80 Seymour St, Hartford, CT 06102
Major central and eastern Connecticut health system. Hartford Hospital flagship. Growing ambulatory network with consistent MA hiring.
Health System
114 Woodland St, Hartford, CT 06105
Catholic health system serving Hartford area. Saint Francis Hospital and Johnson Memorial. Community focus with ambulatory expansion.
Health System
30 Shelburne Rd, Stamford, CT 06902
Serves Fairfield County with NYC proximity. Stamford Hospital and ambulatory sites. Premium Fairfield County compensation.
Health System
24 Hospital Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Serves western Connecticut and Hudson Valley NY. Danbury and Norwalk hospitals. Growing ambulatory presence.
Community Hospital
41 Brewster Rd, Bristol, CT 06010
Serves central Connecticut community. Bristol Hospital with ambulatory network. Community-focused MA opportunities.
Health System
28 Crescent St, Middletown, CT 06457
Serves Middlesex County and shoreline communities. Middletown campus with ambulatory expansion.
Community Hospital
130 Division St, Derby, CT 06418
Serves Derby and lower Naugatuck Valley. Griffin Hospital known for patient-centered care innovation.
FQHC Network
675 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Connecticut's largest FQHC. Statewide clinic network serving underserved communities. Entry-level MA opportunities.
Urgent Care Chain
Various CT Locations
Connecticut-based urgent care chain. High-volume MA experience with Hartford HealthCare partnership.
Real people who earned their CMAC certification and launched healthcare careers in Connecticut.
“Getting hired at Yale was a dream. The training and academic environment accelerated my learning. Working alongside Yale medical students is incredible.”
Jake T.
CMAC Certified Success
New Haven
Yale New Haven Health
“Hartford HealthCare is Connecticut's second-largest employer. Started in urgent care, now in a specialty practice making $22/hour. Clear advancement paths.”
Sarah M.
Certification Changed My Career
Hartford
Hartford HealthCare
“Stamford Health pays premium wages for Fairfield County cost of living. NYC is 45 minutes away but I get Connecticut quality of life.”
Mike R.
From Training to Certified
Stamford
Stamford Health MA
“Community Health Center serves patients who really need help. Fulfilling work with loan repayment options. Spanish fluency got me hired immediately.”
Emily K.
Certified and Employed
New Britain
CHC Connecticut
Free enrollment. Self-paced learning. AMCA CMAC certification. Join thousands of certified MAs working in Connecticut.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No loans • Pay $1,500 only when you certify