MUSC Health
Academic Health System
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
South Carolina's only academic medical center. MUSC Medical Center flagship. Hollings Cancer Center. Lowcountry healthcare anchor.
The Palmetto State — Get AMCA CMAC certified with free training. 3,200+ job openings. $33K 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 South Carolina employers.
AMCA certification is accepted by employers across South Carolina and all 50 states. Portable credential for your career.
Certified MAs in South Carolina earn 10-15% more than non-certified. Salary range: $27K - $43K.
Most South 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 South Carolina.
Upon passing, receive your official CMAC credential. Valid for 3 years with continuing education renewal. Start applying to South Carolina employers immediately.
South Carolina has nursing programs at MUSC, Clemson, USC, and community colleges. PA programs at MUSC and USC. MUSC College of Medicine and USC School of Medicine for MD pathway. Charleston and Columbia anchor healthcare. Low cost of living with growing population.
These healthcare organizations actively hire CMAC-certified Medical Assistants in South Carolina.
Academic Health System
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
South Carolina's only academic medical center. MUSC Medical Center flagship. Hollings Cancer Center. Lowcountry healthcare anchor.
Health System
300 E McBee Ave, Greenville, SC 29601
South Carolina's largest health system. Greenville Memorial and Richland flagships. Upstate and Midlands coverage.
Health System
316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401
Lowcountry health system. Roper Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis. Charleston metro coverage.
Health System
4320 Holmestown Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Grand Strand health system. Tidelands Georgetown and Waccamaw hospitals. Coastal SC tourism region.
Health System
800 N Fant St, Anderson, SC 29621
Upstate regional health system. AnMed Health Medical Center serves Anderson County.
Health System
101 E Wood St, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Upstate health system. Spartanburg Medical Center flagship. Serves Spartanburg and Cherokee counties.
Health System
555 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506
Pee Dee region health system. McLeod Regional Medical Center Florence flagship. Eastern SC coverage.
Hospital
2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169
Midlands community hospital. Serves Lexington County and Columbia suburbs with extensive network.
Hospital
1325 Spring St, Greenwood, SC 29646
Lakelands regional hospital. Self Regional Medical Center serves Greenwood and surrounding counties.
Urgent Care Chain
Various SC Locations
South Carolina urgent care leader. 50+ locations statewide with high-volume MA experience.
Real people who earned their CMAC certification and launched healthcare careers in South Carolina.
“MUSC is South Carolina's academic powerhouse. Charleston is one of America's best cities. Lowcountry living with world-class medicine.”
Jennifer M.
CMAC Certified Success
Charleston
MUSC Health
“Prisma is South Carolina's largest system - 32,000 employees. Greenville is booming with great quality of life. Upstate is growing fast.”
Marcus T.
Certification Changed My Career
Greenville
Prisma Health
“Tidelands Health serves the beach communities. Tourism keeps things busy. Coastal Carolina living at its finest.”
Sarah K.
From Training to Certified
Myrtle Beach
Tidelands Health
“Lexington Medical serves the capital suburbs. Columbia is affordable with USC energy. Central SC has great opportunities.”
Chris R.
Certified and Employed
Columbia
Lexington Medical Center
Free enrollment. Self-paced learning. AMCA CMAC certification. Join thousands of certified MAs working in South Carolina.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No loans • Pay $1,500 only when you certify