Lifespan
Health System
167 Point St, Providence, RI 02903
Rhode Island's largest health system. Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital, Bradley Hospital. Brown medical school partner.
The Ocean State — Get AMCA CMAC certified with free training. 780+ 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 Rhode Island employers.
AMCA certification is accepted by employers across Rhode Island and all 50 states. Portable credential for your career.
Certified MAs in Rhode Island earn 10-15% more than non-certified. Salary range: $34K - $52K.
Most Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.
Upon passing, receive your official CMAC credential. Valid for 3 years with continuing education renewal. Start applying to Rhode Island employers immediately.
Rhode Island has nursing programs at URI, Rhode Island College, and Salve Regina. PA program at Johnson & Wales. Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School for MD pathway. Compact state means easy commutes. Boston healthcare accessible for advancement.
These healthcare organizations actively hire CMAC-certified Medical Assistants in Rhode Island.
Health System
167 Point St, Providence, RI 02903
Rhode Island's largest health system. Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital, Bradley Hospital. Brown medical school partner.
Health System
45 Willard Ave, Providence, RI 02905
Providence-based health system. Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, Butler Hospital. Women's health and psychiatry specialty.
Health System
825 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908
Providence community health system. Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.
Health System
100 Kenyon Ave, Wakefield, RI 02879
South County community health system. South County Hospital serves Washington County.
Hospital
115 Cass Ave, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Prime Healthcare affiliate serving northern Rhode Island. Community hospital in Woonsocket.
Hospital
11 Friendship St, Newport, RI 02840
Lifespan affiliate serving Aquidneck Island. Newport community hospital.
Physician Group
1 Hoppin St, Providence, RI 02903
Brown University physician group. Academic practice with primary care and specialty services.
Physician Group
10 Davol Square, Providence, RI 02903
Rhode Island's largest primary care group. Multiple locations across the state.
FQHC
450 Clinton St, Woonsocket, RI 02895
FQHC serving Rhode Island communities. Multiple clinic locations with community health focus.
Retail Health
Various RI Locations
CVS Health retail clinics across Rhode Island. CVS headquarters in Woonsocket. Entry-level MA opportunities.
Real people who earned their CMAC certification and launched healthcare careers in Rhode Island.
“Lifespan is Rhode Island's healthcare anchor with Brown affiliation. Rhode Island Hospital trained me well. Providence is surprisingly vibrant.”
Katie M.
CMAC Certified Success
Providence
Lifespan
“Women & Infants is nationally renowned. Care New England has specialty focus. Compact state means easy commute anywhere.”
Ryan T.
Certification Changed My Career
Providence
Care New England
“South County Health serves the beaches. Rhode Island has Boston access without Boston costs. Ocean State lifestyle.”
Emily K.
From Training to Certified
Wakefield
South County Health
“Brown Medicine gave me academic environment with advancement path. Providence has great food scene and walkability.”
Jake R.
Certified and Employed
Providence
Brown Medicine
Free enrollment. Self-paced learning. AMCA CMAC certification. Join thousands of certified MAs working in Rhode Island.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No loans • Pay $1,500 only when you certify