OHSU
Academic Health System
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239
Oregon's only academic medical center. OHSU Hospital flagship on Marquam Hill. National research leader with extensive ambulatory network.
The Beaver State — Get AMCA CMAC certified with free training. 2,800+ job openings. $40K 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 Oregon employers.
AMCA certification is accepted by employers across Oregon and all 50 states. Portable credential for your career.
Certified MAs in Oregon earn 10-15% more than non-certified. Salary range: $34K - $52K.
Most Oregon 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 Oregon.
Upon passing, receive your official CMAC credential. Valid for 3 years with continuing education renewal. Start applying to Oregon employers immediately.
Oregon has nursing programs at OHSU, University of Portland, and Oregon State. PA programs at OHSU and Pacific University. OHSU School of Medicine for MD pathway. Portland anchors the healthcare economy with strong wages. No sales tax helps your dollar go further.
These healthcare organizations actively hire CMAC-certified Medical Assistants in Oregon.
Academic Health System
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239
Oregon's only academic medical center. OHSU Hospital flagship on Marquam Hill. National research leader with extensive ambulatory network.
Health System
4400 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97213
Oregon's largest health system. Providence Portland, St. Vincent, and eight hospitals statewide. Extensive ambulatory presence.
Health System
1919 NW Lovejoy St, Portland, OR 97209
Portland metro health system. Legacy Emanuel, Good Samaritan, Meridian Park, Mount Hood. Randall Children's Hospital.
Integrated Health System
500 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR 97232
Integrated system serving Oregon and SW Washington. Sunnyside Medical Center flagship. Extensive clinic network.
Health System
1255 Hilyard St, Eugene, OR 97401
Pacific Northwest Catholic health system. PeaceHealth Sacred Heart in Eugene. Lane County healthcare anchor.
Health System
890 Oak St SE, Salem, OR 97301
Willamette Valley health system. Salem Hospital serves state capital and Marion County.
Health System
2650 Siskiyou Blvd, Medford, OR 97504
Southern Oregon health system. Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford. Serves Jackson and Josephine counties.
Health System
2500 NE Neff Rd, Bend, OR 97701
Central Oregon health system. St. Charles Bend flagship. Serves fast-growing Deschutes County.
Physician Group
3680 NW Samaritan Dr, Corvallis, OR 97330
Willamette Valley multispecialty group. Multiple Corvallis locations serving OSU community.
Urgent Care Chain
Various Portland Metro Locations
Pacific Northwest urgent care innovator. 50+ Portland-area locations with walk-in and virtual care.
Real people who earned their CMAC certification and launched healthcare careers in Oregon.
“OHSU is Oregon's academic powerhouse on Marquam Hill. The training and research environment are world-class. Portland has incredible quality of life.”
Sarah M.
CMAC Certified Success
Portland
OHSU
“Providence is Oregon's largest system - 22,000 employees means endless opportunities. Started in primary care, transferred to specialty cardiology.”
Jake T.
Certification Changed My Career
Portland
Providence Oregon
“Legacy has great culture and Portland roots. Emanuel is trauma center, Randall's is children's. Love the Pacific Northwest lifestyle.”
Emily R.
From Training to Certified
Portland
Legacy Health
“St. Charles serves Central Oregon's boom. Bend is outdoor paradise with solid healthcare career. Best decision I ever made.”
Mike K.
Certified and Employed
Bend
St. Charles Health System
Free enrollment. Self-paced learning. AMCA CMAC certification. Join thousands of certified MAs working in Oregon.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No loans • Pay $1,500 only when you certify