UW Medicine
Academic Health System
1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195
University of Washington academic health system. UW Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center. Top-ranked nationally with research excellence.
The Evergreen State — Get AMCA CMAC certified with free training. 5,200+ job openings. $44K 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 Washington employers.
AMCA certification is accepted by employers across Washington and all 50 states. Portable credential for your career.
Certified MAs in Washington earn 10-15% more than non-certified. Salary range: $38K - $56K.
Most Washington 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 Washington.
Upon passing, receive your official CMAC credential. Valid for 3 years with continuing education renewal. Start applying to Washington employers immediately.
Washington has nursing programs at UW, WSU, Seattle University, and community colleges. PA programs at UW and multiple institutions. UW School of Medicine for MD pathway. Seattle is a major healthcare hub with top wages. No state income tax maximizes salary.
These healthcare organizations actively hire CMAC-certified Medical Assistants in Washington.
Academic Health System
1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195
University of Washington academic health system. UW Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center. Top-ranked nationally with research excellence.
Health System
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Providence's Seattle presence merged with Swedish. Swedish First Hill, Cherry Hill, Issaquah, and Edmonds. Major Seattle employer.
Health System
1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
CommonSpirit affiliate. Virginia Mason Medical Center and Franciscan hospitals across Puget Sound. Lean healthcare pioneer.
Health System
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
Tacoma-based health system. Good Samaritan, Tacoma General, Auburn Medical Center. South Puget Sound coverage.
Integrated Health System
320 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Integrated health system serving Washington. Capitol Hill Medical Center. Extensive clinic network.
Health System
1115 SE 164th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98683
Pacific Northwest Catholic system. Southwest Medical Center Vancouver. Longview, Sedro-Woolley, Friday Harbor.
Health System
101 W 8th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204
Providence's Eastern Washington presence. Sacred Heart Spokane flagship. Serves Inland Northwest.
Health System
12040 NE 128th St, Kirkland, WA 98034
Eastside community health system. EvergreenHealth Medical Center Kirkland. Public hospital district.
FQHC
1040 S Henderson St, Seattle, WA 98108
Washington's largest community health center. 90+ locations statewide. Latino and underserved focus.
Urgent Care Chain
Various Seattle Metro Locations
Pacific Northwest urgent care innovator. 20+ Seattle-area locations with walk-in and virtual care.
Real people who earned their CMAC certification and launched healthcare careers in Washington.
“UW Medicine is world-class academic healthcare. Harborview is the Pacific Northwest's Level I trauma center. Seattle has incredible quality of life and top MA wages.”
Sarah M.
CMAC Certified Success
Seattle
UW Medicine
“Swedish merged with Providence - massive Seattle system now. Capitol Hill has great culture. No state income tax makes that $44K go further.”
Jake T.
Certification Changed My Career
Seattle
Providence Swedish
“MultiCare serves South Puget Sound. Tacoma is more affordable than Seattle with easy commute. Good Sam trained me well.”
Emily R.
From Training to Certified
Tacoma
MultiCare Health System
“Providence Sacred Heart anchors Spokane healthcare. Eastern Washington has lower cost of living with four seasons. Inland Northwest is underrated.”
Mike K.
Certified and Employed
Spokane
Providence Spokane
Free enrollment. Self-paced learning. AMCA CMAC certification. Join thousands of certified MAs working in Washington.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No loans • Pay $1,500 only when you certify