Ochsner Health
Health System
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
Louisiana's largest health system. Ochsner Medical Center flagship with facilities across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Gulf South. Major MA employer.
The Pelican State — Get AMCA CMAC certified with free training. 2,200+ job openings. $31K 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 Louisiana employers.
AMCA certification is accepted by employers across Louisiana and all 50 states. Portable credential for your career.
Certified MAs in Louisiana earn 10-15% more than non-certified. Salary range: $25K - $41K.
Most Louisiana 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 Louisiana.
Upon passing, receive your official CMAC credential. Valid for 3 years with continuing education renewal. Start applying to Louisiana employers immediately.
Louisiana has nursing programs at LSU, LSUHSC, and community colleges statewide. PA programs at LSUHSC New Orleans and Shreveport. LSU and Tulane Schools of Medicine for MD pathway. Unique culture with healthcare serving diverse communities from New Orleans to rural parishes.
These healthcare organizations actively hire CMAC-certified Medical Assistants in Louisiana.
Health System
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
Louisiana's largest health system. Ochsner Medical Center flagship with facilities across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Gulf South. Major MA employer.
Health System
200 Henry Clay Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
New Orleans-based health system. Children's Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center, and East Jefferson. Strong community mission.
Health System
4200 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Catholic health system serving Louisiana. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center is flagship. Baton Rouge and regional presence.
Health System
2600 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA 71103
Northwest Louisiana's largest health system. Willis-Knighton Medical Center flagship with multiple Shreveport/Bossier locations.
Health System
3600 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Community health system serving Baton Rouge. Two hospital campuses with growing ambulatory network.
Academic Medical Center
1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112
Tulane University academic medical center. LCMC Health partnership with downtown New Orleans location.
Academic Medical Center
1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport. Academic training site with regional healthcare mission.
Health System
1 St Mary Pl, Shreveport, LA 71101
Catholic health system serving southwest Louisiana. Christus Shreveport-Bossier and Highland facilities.
Health System
1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503
Acadiana regional health system. Now part of Ochsner Health. Lafayette General Medical Center serves Cajun Country.
Urgent Care Chain
Various LA Locations
Urgent care presence across Louisiana. High-volume MA positions with consistent scheduling.
Real people who earned their CMAC certification and launched healthcare careers in Louisiana.
“Ochsner is Louisiana's healthcare giant - 36,000 employees across the Gulf South. Started in Metairie, transferred to flagship. NOLA life is unbeatable.”
Jasmine M.
CMAC Certified Success
New Orleans
Ochsner Health
“LCMC serves the real New Orleans - diverse communities, Children's Hospital, Touro. Community mission makes the work meaningful.”
Andre T.
Certification Changed My Career
New Orleans
LCMC Health
“Our Lady of the Lake is Baton Rouge's flagship. Catholic mission with excellent training. Capital city has great healthcare careers.”
Marie K.
From Training to Certified
Baton Rouge
Franciscan Missionaries Health System
“Willis-Knighton dominates northwest Louisiana. Lower cost of living than NOLA with solid healthcare careers. Ark-La-Tex region needs MAs.”
Chris R.
Certified and Employed
Shreveport
Willis-Knighton Health System
Free enrollment. Self-paced learning. AMCA CMAC certification. Join thousands of certified MAs working in Louisiana.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No loans • Pay $1,500 only when you certify