UK HealthCare
Academic Health System
800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536
Kentucky's only academic medical center and Level I trauma center. UK Chandler Hospital flagship. Statewide reach with Markey Cancer Center.
The Bluegrass State — Get AMCA CMAC certified with free training. 2,400+ job openings. $32K 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 Kentucky employers.
AMCA certification is accepted by employers across Kentucky and all 50 states. Portable credential for your career.
Certified MAs in Kentucky earn 10-15% more than non-certified. Salary range: $26K - $42K.
Most Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
Upon passing, receive your official CMAC credential. Valid for 3 years with continuing education renewal. Start applying to Kentucky employers immediately.
Kentucky has nursing programs at University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and community colleges statewide. PA programs at UK and Sullivan University. UK College of Medicine and UofL School of Medicine for MD pathway. Appalachian region has critical healthcare needs.
These healthcare organizations actively hire CMAC-certified Medical Assistants in Kentucky.
Academic Health System
800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536
Kentucky's only academic medical center and Level I trauma center. UK Chandler Hospital flagship. Statewide reach with Markey Cancer Center.
Health System
4967 US Hwy 42, Louisville, KY 40222
Louisville's largest health system. Norton Hospital, Audubon, Brownsboro, Women's & Children's. Extensive physician network.
Health System
4007 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY 40207
Kentucky's largest health system by hospitals. Baptist Health Louisville flagship with facilities in Lexington, Paducah, Corbin, and more.
Health System
1 St Joseph Dr, Lexington, KY 40504
CommonSpirit Health affiliate serving central Kentucky. Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington with regional network.
Health System
1 Medical Village Dr, Edgewood, KY 41017
Northern Kentucky's largest health system. Multiple hospitals serving Greater Cincinnati's Kentucky suburbs.
Health System
1201 Pleasant Valley Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303
Western Kentucky regional health system. Owensboro Health Regional Hospital serves tri-state region.
Health System
2260 Executive Dr, Lexington, KY 40505
Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia community health system. 14 hospitals serving Appalachian communities with critical healthcare needs.
Academic Health System
530 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY 40202
University of Louisville academic health system. UofL Hospital, Mary & Elizabeth, Jewish Hospital. Downtown Louisville flagship.
Health System
250 Park St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
South-central Kentucky health system. The Medical Center flagship serves Bowling Green and Warren County.
Physician Group
1221 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504
Kentucky's largest physician-owned multispecialty group. Multiple Lexington locations with consistent MA hiring.
Real people who earned their CMAC certification and launched healthcare careers in Kentucky.
“UK is Kentucky's academic medical center - the training is world-class. Chandler Hospital taught me everything. Now pursuing PA with their support.”
Amanda M.
CMAC Certified Success
Lexington
UK HealthCare
“Norton Healthcare is Louisville's backbone. 18,000 employees means endless opportunities. Started in urgent care, transferred to specialty clinic downtown.”
Tyler R.
Certification Changed My Career
Louisville
Norton Healthcare
“Baptist Health spans all of Kentucky. Started in Lexington, could transfer anywhere. They really invest in MA advancement.”
Brittany K.
From Training to Certified
Lexington
Baptist Health
“St. Elizabeth serves NKY and Cincinnati suburbs. Cross-state opportunities with one employer. Great benefits and tuition assistance.”
Marcus T.
Certified and Employed
Edgewood
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Free enrollment. Self-paced learning. AMCA CMAC certification. Join thousands of certified MAs working in Kentucky.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No loans • Pay $1,500 only when you certify