St. Luke's Health System
Health System
190 E Bannock St, Boise, ID 83712
Idaho's largest employer and health system. St. Luke's Boise is flagship with facilities across southern Idaho including Magic Valley and Wood River.
The Gem State — Get AMCA CMAC certified with free training. 1,100+ job openings. $34K 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 Idaho employers.
AMCA certification is accepted by employers across Idaho and all 50 states. Portable credential for your career.
Certified MAs in Idaho earn 10-15% more than non-certified. Salary range: $28K - $45K.
Most Idaho 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 Idaho.
Upon passing, receive your official CMAC credential. Valid for 3 years with continuing education renewal. Start applying to Idaho employers immediately.
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These healthcare organizations actively hire CMAC-certified Medical Assistants in Idaho.
Health System
190 E Bannock St, Boise, ID 83712
Idaho's largest employer and health system. St. Luke's Boise is flagship with facilities across southern Idaho including Magic Valley and Wood River.
Health System
1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise, ID 83706
Trinity Health affiliate serving Treasure Valley. Boise flagship with facilities in Nampa, Ontario, and Baker City.
Physician Group
3100 E Castle Dr, Boise, ID 83712
Idaho's largest independent physician group. 25+ locations across Treasure Valley with consistent MA hiring.
Health System
2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
North Idaho's regional health system. Coeur d'Alene campus with ambulatory expansion serving fast-growing Panhandle region.
Hospital
777 Hospital Way, Pocatello, ID 83201
Southeast Idaho regional hospital. HCA-affiliated serving Pocatello and surrounding communities.
Hospital
3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
HCA-affiliated regional hospital serving Idaho Falls and eastern Idaho. Growing ambulatory presence.
Hospital
1717 Arlington Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605
HCA-affiliated community hospital serving Canyon County. Growing with Treasure Valley expansion.
Critical Access Hospital
1202 E Locust St, Emmett, ID 83617
Rural community hospital serving Gem County. Critical access designation with community focus.
FQHC
211 16th Ave N, Nampa, ID 83687
Federally qualified health center serving Treasure Valley. Multiple locations with community health focus.
FQHC
117 E Ash St, Caldwell, ID 83605
FQHC serving Canyon County. Primary care focus with underserved population.
Real people who earned their CMAC certification and launched healthcare careers in Idaho.
“St. Luke's is Idaho's largest employer for good reason. Started in primary care, now in cardiology with clear advancement path. Boise is the best kept secret.”
Sarah M.
CMAC Certified Success
Boise
St. Luke's Health System
“Primary Health has 25+ locations across the Valley. Transferred from Nampa to Eagle for better schedule. Idaho's growth means healthcare opportunities.”
Tyler R.
Certification Changed My Career
Nampa
Primary Health Medical Group
“Kootenai Health serves the Panhandle's growing population. Lake living with solid healthcare career. CDA is booming and so are the opportunities.”
Jessica K.
From Training to Certified
Coeur d'Alene
Kootenai Health
“Saint Al's Trinity Health connection opens doors nationally. Catholic mission creates supportive culture. Treasure Valley has two great systems to choose from.”
Mike T.
Certified and Employed
Boise
Saint Alphonsus Health
Free enrollment. Self-paced learning. AMCA CMAC certification. Join thousands of certified MAs working in Idaho.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No loans • Pay $1,500 only when you certify