Atrium Health
Health System
1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Southeast's largest health system (merged with Advocate Aurora). Carolinas Medical Center flagship. Charlotte anchor with Wake Forest Baptist expansion.
The Tar Heel State — Get AMCA CMAC certified with free training. 6,800+ job openings. $35K 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 North Carolina employers.
AMCA certification is accepted by employers across North Carolina and all 50 states. Portable credential for your career.
Certified MAs in North Carolina earn 10-15% more than non-certified. Salary range: $29K - $46K.
Most North Carolina 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 North Carolina.
Upon passing, receive your official CMAC credential. Valid for 3 years with continuing education renewal. Start applying to North Carolina employers immediately.
North Carolina has excellent nursing programs at Duke, UNC, ECU, and Wake Forest. PA programs at Duke, Wake Forest, ECU, and Methodist. Duke and UNC medical schools are elite; ECU and Wake Forest also strong. Research Triangle is a healthcare innovation hub.
These healthcare organizations actively hire CMAC-certified Medical Assistants in North Carolina.
Health System
1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Southeast's largest health system (merged with Advocate Aurora). Carolinas Medical Center flagship. Charlotte anchor with Wake Forest Baptist expansion.
Academic Health System
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Elite academic medical center. Duke University Hospital flagship. Consistently top-10 nationally. Research Triangle anchor.
Academic Health System
101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
UNC School of Medicine affiliate. UNC Medical Center flagship. Statewide network of hospitals and clinics.
Health System
2085 Frontis Plaza Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Major NC and Virginia system. Presbyterian Medical Center Charlotte and Forsyth Medical Center flagships. Extensive ambulatory presence.
Health System
3000 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610
Raleigh's community health system. WakeMed Raleigh Campus flagship. Serves Wake County's fast-growing population.
Health System
1200 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Triad region health system. Moses Cone Hospital flagship. Serves Greensboro, High Point, and surrounding communities.
Health System
2100 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC 27834
Eastern NC health system. ECU Brody School of Medicine partner. Vidant Medical Center serves 29 eastern NC counties.
Hospital
2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560
Coastal Carolina community health system. CarolinaEast Medical Center serves New Bern and Craven County.
Health System
155 Memorial Dr, Pinehurst, NC 28374
Sandhills region health system. Moore Regional Hospital flagship. Serves central NC including military communities.
Urgent Care Chain
Various NC Locations
Urgent care presence across North Carolina. High-volume MA positions with consistent scheduling.
Real people who earned their CMAC certification and launched healthcare careers in North Carolina.
“Duke is elite medicine in the Research Triangle. Academic environment pushed me to grow. Durham is affordable with amazing culture. Now pursuing PA at Duke.”
Jennifer M.
CMAC Certified Success
Durham
Duke Health
“Atrium is massive - largest system in the Southeast now. Charlotte is booming with healthcare jobs. Started in primary care, transferred to cardiology.”
Marcus T.
Certification Changed My Career
Charlotte
Atrium Health
“UNC is Carolina's academic anchor. Chapel Hill has college-town energy with world-class medicine. Tar Heel healthcare pride is real.”
Sarah K.
From Training to Certified
Chapel Hill
UNC Health
“Novant spans NC and Virginia with great culture. Winston-Salem is the Triad's healthcare hub. Career growth with work-life balance.”
Tyler R.
Certified and Employed
Winston-Salem
Novant Health
Free enrollment. Self-paced learning. AMCA CMAC certification. Join thousands of certified MAs working in North Carolina.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No loans • Pay $1,500 only when you certify