Mass General Brigham
Academic Health System
800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Largest private employer in Massachusetts. MGH and Brigham and Women's flagships. World-renowned academic medicine with extensive ambulatory network.
The Bay State — Get AMCA CMAC certified with free training. 5,200+ job openings. $42K 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 Massachusetts employers.
AMCA certification is accepted by employers across Massachusetts and all 50 states. Portable credential for your career.
Certified MAs in Massachusetts earn 10-15% more than non-certified. Salary range: $35K - $54K.
Most Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.
Upon passing, receive your official CMAC credential. Valid for 3 years with continuing education renewal. Start applying to Massachusetts employers immediately.
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These healthcare organizations actively hire CMAC-certified Medical Assistants in Massachusetts.
Academic Health System
800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Largest private employer in Massachusetts. MGH and Brigham and Women's flagships. World-renowned academic medicine with extensive ambulatory network.
Health System
330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
Harvard-affiliated health system. Beth Israel Deaconess flagship with Lahey Hospital, Winchester, and community network.
Academic Health System
55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655
Central Massachusetts academic health system. UMass Memorial Medical Center flagship. Worcester anchor with regional reach.
Health System
759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01199
Western Massachusetts health system. Baystate Medical Center is region's only Level I trauma center. UMass medical school affiliation.
Academic Health System
800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
Tufts-affiliated health system. Tufts Medical Center downtown with Lowell General, MelroseWakefield, and Home Health.
Academic Medical Center
1 Boston Medical Center Pl, Boston, MA 02118
Boston's safety-net hospital. BU School of Medicine affiliation. Serves diverse underserved population with academic excellence.
Specialty Hospital
450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
World-renowned cancer center. Harvard-affiliated. Specialty MA positions in oncology with elite training environment.
Pediatric Hospital
300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115
Top-ranked pediatric hospital nationally. Harvard-affiliated. Pediatric MA specialization with world-class training.
Physician Group
275 Grove St, Newton, MA 02466
Largest independent physician group in New England. 30+ locations across eastern Massachusetts with consistent MA hiring.
Urgent Care Chain
Various MA Locations
Massachusetts urgent care chain. High-volume MA positions with consistent scheduling across Greater Boston.
Real people who earned their CMAC certification and launched healthcare careers in Massachusetts.
“Mass General Brigham is healthcare's Ivy League. 82,000 employees means endless opportunities. Started at MGH ambulatory, now in specialty with PA school plans.”
Jennifer M.
CMAC Certified Success
Boston
Mass General Brigham
“Beth Israel Lahey has the Harvard connection without MGH crowds. Smaller hospital feel with academic excellence. Longwood Medical Area is unreal.”
David T.
Certification Changed My Career
Boston
Beth Israel Lahey Health
“UMass Memorial is Worcester's anchor. More affordable than Boston with academic training. Central Mass is underrated for healthcare careers.”
Stephanie K.
From Training to Certified
Worcester
UMass Memorial Health
“Baystate serves all of Western Mass. Lower cost of living, still excellent healthcare. Springfield has real community.”
Mike R.
Certified and Employed
Springfield
Baystate Health
Free enrollment. Self-paced learning. AMCA CMAC certification. Join thousands of certified MAs working in Massachusetts.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No loans • Pay $1,500 only when you certify