UPMC
Health System
200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Pennsylvania's largest employer and health system. UPMC Presbyterian, Shadyside, Magee flagships. Pitt medical school partner. Global healthcare leader.
The Keystone State — Get AMCA CMAC certified with free training. 9,200+ job openings. $36K 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 Pennsylvania employers.
AMCA certification is accepted by employers across Pennsylvania and all 50 states. Portable credential for your career.
Certified MAs in Pennsylvania earn 10-15% more than non-certified. Salary range: $30K - $48K.
Most Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.
Upon passing, receive your official CMAC credential. Valid for 3 years with continuing education renewal. Start applying to Pennsylvania employers immediately.
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These healthcare organizations actively hire CMAC-certified Medical Assistants in Pennsylvania.
Health System
200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Pennsylvania's largest employer and health system. UPMC Presbyterian, Shadyside, Magee flagships. Pitt medical school partner. Global healthcare leader.
Academic Health System
3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
University of Pennsylvania academic health system. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania flagship. Perelman School of Medicine. Elite academic medicine.
Academic Health System
111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia region academic system. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital flagship. Sidney Kimmel Medical College. Extensive regional network.
Health System
120 Fifth Avenue Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Integrated health system and insurer. Allegheny Health Network hospitals including Allegheny General. Western PA leader.
Academic Health System
3401 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
Temple University academic health system. Temple University Hospital flagship. North Philadelphia anchor with safety-net mission.
Health System
130 S Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Philadelphia Main Line health system. Lankenau, Bryn Mawr, Paoli hospitals. Suburban Philadelphia healthcare leader.
Health System
100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822
Central/Northeast PA health system and innovation leader. Geisinger Medical Center Danville flagship. Geisinger Commonwealth medical school.
Health System
45 Monument Rd, York, PA 17403
South-central PA health system. York Hospital flagship. Serves York, Adams, Franklin, and Lebanon counties.
Academic Health System
500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Penn State academic health system. Milton S. Hershey Medical Center flagship. Central PA referral center.
Urgent Care Chain
Various PA Locations
Regional urgent care chain across Pennsylvania. High-volume MA experience with consistent scheduling.
Real people who earned their CMAC certification and launched healthcare careers in Pennsylvania.
“UPMC is Pennsylvania's largest employer - 92,000 employees globally. Pittsburgh is affordable with world-class medicine. Steel City healthcare renaissance.”
Maria R.
CMAC Certified Success
Pittsburgh
UPMC
“Penn Medicine is Ivy League healthcare. HUP is elite academic environment. Philadelphia has amazing history, culture, and food.”
David T.
Certification Changed My Career
Philadelphia
Penn Medicine
“Jefferson created the PA profession - that legacy matters. Sidney Kimmel is world-class. Center City Philadelphia living.”
Ashley K.
From Training to Certified
Philadelphia
Jefferson Health
“Geisinger is rural healthcare innovation leader. Central PA cost of living is unbeatable. They invest in technology and people.”
Tyler R.
Certified and Employed
Danville
Geisinger
Free enrollment. Self-paced learning. AMCA CMAC certification. Join thousands of certified MAs working in Pennsylvania.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No loans • Pay $1,500 only when you certify