Inova Health System
Health System
2990 Telestar Ct, Falls Church, VA 22042
Northern Virginia's largest health system. Inova Fairfax flagship. Serves DC suburbs with world-class specialty care.
The Old Dominion — Get AMCA CMAC certified with free training. 5,600+ 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 Virginia employers.
AMCA certification is accepted by employers across Virginia and all 50 states. Portable credential for your career.
Certified MAs in Virginia earn 10-15% more than non-certified. Salary range: $30K - $48K.
Most Virginia 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 Virginia.
Upon passing, receive your official CMAC credential. Valid for 3 years with continuing education renewal. Start applying to Virginia employers immediately.
Virginia has nursing programs at UVA, VCU, George Mason, and community colleges. PA programs at multiple institutions including EMU, James Madison, and Shenandoah. UVA, VCU, Eastern Virginia, and Liberty medical schools for MD pathway. Northern Virginia has DC market access. Richmond and Tidewater anchor regional systems.
These healthcare organizations actively hire CMAC-certified Medical Assistants in Virginia.
Health System
2990 Telestar Ct, Falls Church, VA 22042
Northern Virginia's largest health system. Inova Fairfax flagship. Serves DC suburbs with world-class specialty care.
Health System
6015 Poplar Hall Dr, Norfolk, VA 23502
Hampton Roads and beyond health system. Sentara Norfolk General flagship. Virginia and North Carolina presence.
Academic Health System
1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298
Virginia Commonwealth University academic health system. VCU Medical Center flagship. Richmond's Level I trauma center.
Academic Health System
1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
University of Virginia academic health system. UVA Medical Center flagship. Top-ranked nationally with statewide reach.
Health System
1 Riverside Cir, Roanoke, VA 24016
Western Virginia health system. Carilion Roanoke Memorial flagship. Virginia Tech Carilion medical school partnership.
Health System
5855 Bremo Rd, Richmond, VA 23226
Bon Secours Virginia presence. St. Mary's, Memorial Regional, St. Francis hospitals in Richmond area.
Health System
7300 Beaufont Springs Dr, Richmond, VA 23225
HCA's Virginia division. Chippenham, Henrico Doctors, LewisGale hospitals across Virginia.
Health System
701 Town Center Dr, Newport News, VA 23606
Hampton Roads health system. Riverside Regional Medical Center flagship. Virginia Peninsula coverage.
Health System
220 Campus Blvd, Winchester, VA 22601
Northern Shenandoah Valley health system. Winchester Medical Center flagship. Virginia and West Virginia presence.
Urgent Care Chain
Various VA Locations
Regional urgent care chain across Virginia. High-volume MA positions with consistent scheduling.
Real people who earned their CMAC certification and launched healthcare careers in Virginia.
“Inova serves Northern Virginia's DC suburbs. World-class specialty care near the capital. NoVA has high wages and opportunities.”
Jennifer M.
CMAC Certified Success
Falls Church
Inova Health System
“Sentara is Hampton Roads' healthcare giant. Virginia Beach and Norfolk lifestyle is great. 30,000 employees means endless paths.”
Marcus T.
Certification Changed My Career
Norfolk
Sentara Healthcare
“VCU Health is Richmond's academic anchor. Capital city has amazing history and food. Level I trauma means you see everything.”
Sarah K.
From Training to Certified
Richmond
VCU Health
“UVA Health is elite academic medicine. Charlottesville is one of America's best college towns. Blue Ridge Mountains as backdrop.”
David R.
Certified and Employed
Charlottesville
UVA Health
Free enrollment. Self-paced learning. AMCA CMAC certification. Join thousands of certified MAs working in Virginia.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No loans • Pay $1,500 only when you certify