HCA Healthcare
Health System
1 Park Plaza, Nashville, TN 37203
Nation's largest for-profit health system headquartered in Nashville. TriStar network across Tennessee. 185 hospitals nationally. Major MA employer.
The Volunteer State — Get AMCA CMAC certified with free training. 5,400+ job openings. $34K 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 Tennessee employers.
AMCA certification is accepted by employers across Tennessee and all 50 states. Portable credential for your career.
Certified MAs in Tennessee earn 10-15% more than non-certified. Salary range: $28K - $44K.
Most Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
Upon passing, receive your official CMAC credential. Valid for 3 years with continuing education renewal. Start applying to Tennessee employers immediately.
Tennessee has nursing programs at Vanderbilt, UT, Belmont, and community colleges. PA programs at multiple institutions including Bethel, Lincoln Memorial, and Trevecca. Vanderbilt, UT, Meharry, and ETSU medical schools for MD pathway. Nashville is a healthcare industry capital. No state income tax.
These healthcare organizations actively hire CMAC-certified Medical Assistants in Tennessee.
Health System
1 Park Plaza, Nashville, TN 37203
Nation's largest for-profit health system headquartered in Nashville. TriStar network across Tennessee. 185 hospitals nationally. Major MA employer.
Academic Health System
1211 Medical Center Dr, Nashville, TN 37232
Elite academic medical center. Top-ranked nationally. Vanderbilt University Hospital flagship. Major Nashville employer and research leader.
Health System
4220 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205
Ascension's Tennessee presence. Saint Thomas Midtown and West hospitals. Catholic health mission with Middle Tennessee coverage.
Health System
303 Med Tech Pkwy, Johnson City, TN 37604
Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia health system. Johnson City Medical Center flagship. Appalachian healthcare mission.
Health System
877 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Memphis public health system and Level I trauma center. Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center. Safety-net mission.
Health System
350 N Humphreys Blvd, Memphis, TN 38120
Mid-South regional system spanning Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas. Baptist Memphis flagship. Major Memphis employer.
Health System
1211 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
Memphis metro health system. Methodist University Hospital and Le Bonheur Children's. Faith-based mission.
Health System
100 Fort Sanders West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922
East Tennessee health system. Fort Sanders Regional and Methodist Medical Center. Knoxville healthcare anchor.
Academic Medical Center
1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
UT academic medical center and Level I trauma center. East Tennessee's regional referral center.
Urgent Care Chain
Various TN Locations
Urgent care presence across Tennessee. High-volume MA positions with consistent scheduling.
Real people who earned their CMAC certification and launched healthcare careers in Tennessee.
“Vanderbilt is elite medicine in Music City. Academic environment with incredible training. Nashville healthcare industry capital - HCA is headquartered here.”
Ashley M.
CMAC Certified Success
Nashville
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
“HCA is the nation's largest hospital company - headquartered right here. TriStar network means endless opportunities. No state income tax is huge.”
Marcus T.
Certification Changed My Career
Nashville
HCA Healthcare
“Baptist Memorial serves the Mid-South. Memphis has amazing culture and BBQ. Healthcare hub for three states.”
Jennifer K.
From Training to Certified
Memphis
Baptist Memorial Health Care
“UT Medical Center serves East Tennessee. Knoxville has Smoky Mountains access and Vol Nation energy. Great quality of life.”
David R.
Certified and Employed
Knoxville
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Free enrollment. Self-paced learning. AMCA CMAC certification. Join thousands of certified MAs working in Tennessee.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No loans • Pay $1,500 only when you certify