Sanford Health
Health System
1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Largest employer in the Dakotas. Sanford USD Medical Center flagship. Spans SD, ND, MN, and beyond. USD medical school partnership.
The Mount Rushmore State — Get AMCA CMAC certified with free training. 620+ 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 South Dakota employers.
AMCA certification is accepted by employers across South Dakota and all 50 states. Portable credential for your career.
Certified MAs in South Dakota earn 10-15% more than non-certified. Salary range: $29K - $45K.
Most South Dakota 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 Dakota.
Upon passing, receive your official CMAC credential. Valid for 3 years with continuing education renewal. Start applying to South Dakota employers immediately.
South Dakota has nursing programs at USD, SDSU, Augustana, and Mount Marty. PA program at USD. USD Sanford School of Medicine for MD pathway. No state income tax maximizes salary value. Sanford Health dominates the market with regional reach.
These healthcare organizations actively hire CMAC-certified Medical Assistants in South Dakota.
Health System
1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Largest employer in the Dakotas. Sanford USD Medical Center flagship. Spans SD, ND, MN, and beyond. USD medical school partnership.
Health System
3900 W Avera Dr, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Catholic health system serving rural Upper Midwest. Avera McKennan flagship in Sioux Falls. 300+ rural locations.
Health System
353 Fairmont Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57701
Western South Dakota health system. Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. Black Hills healthcare anchor.
Specialty Hospital
910 E 20th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Specialty surgical hospital. Physician-owned with orthopedic and surgical focus.
Hospital
172 4th St SE, Huron, SD 57350
Central SD community hospital. Serves Huron and Beadle County.
Hospital
401 9th Ave NW, Watertown, SD 57201
Northeast SD health system. Prairie Lakes Hospital serves Watertown and Codington County.
Physician Group
1104 W 8th St, Yankton, SD 57078
Southeast SD multispecialty clinic. Physician-owned serving Yankton area.
Hospital
525 N Foster St, Mitchell, SD 57301
Avera affiliate serving Mitchell and Davison County.
FQHC
2109 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701
FQHC serving western South Dakota. Community health focus in Black Hills region.
FQHC
521 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Sioux Falls area FQHC. Community health center serving underserved populations.
Real people who earned their CMAC certification and launched healthcare careers in South Dakota.
“Sanford dominates the Dakotas - largest employer by far. Sioux Falls is surprisingly cool and growing fast. No state income tax is huge.”
Katie M.
CMAC Certified Success
Sioux Falls
Sanford Health
“Avera serves rural communities across the Upper Midwest. Catholic mission with community focus. 300+ locations means opportunity everywhere.”
Jake T.
Certification Changed My Career
Sioux Falls
Avera Health
“Monument Health serves the Black Hills. Rapid City has outdoor access and Mount Rushmore tourism. Western SD is beautiful.”
Emily R.
From Training to Certified
Rapid City
Monument Health
“Prairie Lakes serves northeast South Dakota. Small community healthcare is meaningful work. Know your patients and neighbors.”
Ryan K.
Certified and Employed
Watertown
Prairie Lakes Healthcare
Free enrollment. Self-paced learning. AMCA CMAC certification. Join thousands of certified MAs working in South Dakota.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No loans • Pay $1,500 only when you certify