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Medical Assistant Training in Arizona

Free online training • 4,500+ job openings • $36K average salary

4,500+

Job Openings

$36K

Avg Salary

8%

Job Growth

7.4M

Population

Start free with EHired Open Access Education. Build real-world clinical skills—vital signs, patient intake, infection control, fundamental and EKG overviews—then explore externships, jobs, and, upon completing requirements, the ability to challenge the AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant (CMAC) certification.

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✓ Free enrollment + self-paced
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✓ AMCA CMAC challenge support

Who this training is for

Ideal for candidates with prior clinical experience who want a structured path to AMCA certification without repeating basics they already know.

New to healthcare? You're welcome to enroll, but be aware: if you have no prior clinical experience, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship on your own to satisfy the program's practical component and prepare for the certification exam.

⚠️ Externship Disclaimer

EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site. EHired provides Arizona-specific resources to help you find opportunities, but placement is not guaranteed.

Open Access = Zero Tuition

EHired removes tuition barriers so you can explore healthcare training free. Pay only if you choose to register for a third-party certification exam.

Skills First, Not Just Test Prep

Train for real clinical workflows. When ready, you can challenge the AMCA CMAC certification once you complete requirements—our course is not presented merely as test prep.

Externships & Jobs

Use our state resources to identify externship options and entry-level roles while you study, so you can build experience.

Arizona Medical Assistant Salary & Career Ladder

Medical Assistant is your entry point into healthcare. From here, you can advance to nursing, PA, or even medical school.

Entry Point

Medical Assistant

$36K

$29K - $48K

Next Step

LPN / RN

$78K

$60K - $98K

Advanced

BSN / MSN

$95K

$78K - $118K

Top Tier

PA / NP

$125K

$108K - $145K

Arizona has excellent nursing programs at ASU, University of Arizona, and NAU. PA programs at A.T. Still University, Midwestern University, and Northern Arizona University. Medical schools at University of Arizona (Tucson and Phoenix) and Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Community colleges offer LPN programs throughout the Valley.

What You'll Learn

Our Medical Assistant curriculum prepares you for the AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Coordinator (CMAC) certification exam.

1Patient Care Fundamentals

  • • Patient intake and registration
  • • Vital signs measurement (BP, pulse, temp, resp)
  • • Medical history documentation
  • • Patient positioning and preparation

2Clinical Procedures

  • • EKG/ECG basics
  • • Specimen collection
  • • Basic wound care
  • • Assisting with examinations

3Medical Knowledge

  • • Medical terminology
  • • Anatomy and physiology basics
  • • Pharmacology fundamentals
  • • Disease processes overview

4Administrative Skills

  • • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • • Appointment scheduling
  • • Insurance and billing basics
  • • Medical office procedures

5Safety & Compliance

  • • HIPAA compliance
  • • Infection control
  • • OSHA standards
  • • Medical ethics

6Professional Skills

  • • Patient communication
  • • Team collaboration
  • • Time management
  • • Professional demeanor

🎓 Certification Pathway

Upon completing your training, you'll be prepared to challenge the AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Coordinator (CMAC) certification exam — a nationally recognized credential accepted by employers in Arizona and across all 50 states.

Top Arizona Employers Hiring Medical Assistants

These healthcare organizations actively recruit certified Medical Assistants

Banner Health

Health System

2901 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Arizona's largest employer. Banner University Medical Center Phoenix and Tucson flagships. Extensive Valley ambulatory network with consistent MA hiring.

HonorHealth

Health System

8125 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Serves Scottsdale and north Phoenix. Six hospitals with extensive ambulatory network. Growing MA opportunities.

Dignity Health Arizona

Health System

350 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013

CommonSpirit Health affiliate. St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix is flagship. Multiple Valley locations.

Mayo Clinic Arizona

Academic Medical Center

5777 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

World-renowned Mayo Clinic's Arizona campus in Phoenix. Premium employer with excellent MA career paths.

Valleywise Health

Public Health System

2601 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Maricopa County's public health system. Safety-net mission serving diverse Phoenix population. Teaching environment.

Tucson Medical Center

Health System

5301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712

TMC Healthcare serves Tucson and southern Arizona. Community-owned with ambulatory network.

Abrazo Health

Health System

2000 W Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015

Tenet Healthcare operates Abrazo hospitals across Phoenix. Multiple ambulatory sites with MA positions.

NextCare Urgent Care

Urgent Care Chain

1920 E Highland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Phoenix-headquartered urgent care chain. Extensive Arizona presence with consistent MA hiring.

Concentra

Occupational Health

2141 E Highland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Occupational health and urgent care. Serves Valley employers with workers' comp and corporate health.

El Rio Health

Community Health

839 W Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85745

Tucson-based federally qualified health center. Serves diverse southern Arizona community.

Arizona Success Stories

“Banner is Arizona's largest employer - 50,000+ people. Started in a family practice, now at Banner University Medical Center. They paid for my certification.”

Marcus T.

Banner Health Career

Phoenix

Banner Health Career

“Getting hired at Mayo was a dream. The training and standards are world-class. Phoenix has sunshine 300 days a year.”

Ashley M.

Mayo Clinic Arizona

Scottsdale

Mayo Clinic MA

“Banner University Tucson has UA medical school students. I learn something every day. Tucson is more affordable than Phoenix.”

Tyler R.

Tucson Healthcare

Tucson

Banner UMC Tucson

“NextCare is Arizona-based and growing. High volume means I became confident fast. Great stepping stone - now considering PA school.”

Jennifer K.

Urgent Care Success

Phoenix Metro

NextCare to PA Track

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Medical Assistant training really free in Arizona?
Yes. EHired offers free MA training to all Arizona residents. You pay nothing to enroll or learn — no credit card, no FAFSA, no cosigners, no loans. The only payment is $1,500 when you feel ready and only if you wish to pursue AMCA MA certification.
How much do Medical Assistants make in Arizona?
Arizona Medical Assistants earn $36K on average. Entry-level positions start around $29K, with experienced MAs earning up to $48K. The career ladder extends to LPN/RN ($78K), BSN/MSN ($95K), PA ($125K), and MD/DO ($220K+).
Do I need clinical experience to start MA training?
No prior experience is required to enroll. However, if you are new to healthcare, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship to build hands-on clinical confidence. EHired does not arrange externships — students are responsible for securing their own clinical experiences.
How do externships work for MA training?
All externships are self-managed. EHired does NOT arrange, monitor, or manage student externships. If you're new to healthcare, you'll need to complete 100 hours of clinical experience. EHired provides Arizona-specific resources to help identify externship opportunities at physician offices, clinics, and urgent care centers.
What is the job outlook for Medical Assistants in Arizona?
Strong. Medical Assistant positions are projected to grow 8% through 2034. Arizona has 4,500+ current MA job openings. Healthcare is recession-resistant with consistent demand across physician practices, clinics, urgent care centers, and hospital outpatient departments.
Can I advance from MA to higher healthcare roles in Arizona?
Arizona has excellent nursing programs at ASU, University of Arizona, and NAU. PA programs at A.T. Still University, Midwestern University, and Northern Arizona University. Medical schools at University of Arizona (Tucson and Phoenix) and Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Community colleges offer LPN programs throughout the Valley.
What does a Medical Assistant do?
CMAs support healthcare providers with patient intake, vital signs, medical history documentation, assisting with examinations, basic wound care, specimen collection, EKG procedures, medication administration (non-IV), and front-office coordination. Duties vary by setting — physician offices, urgent care, specialty clinics, and hospital outpatient departments.

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Important: EHired provides free online training for the AMCA CMAC certification exam. Externship placement is the student's responsibility. EHired does not guarantee job placement. Salary and job opening data are estimates based on BLS, ZipRecruiter, and state workforce data; actual figures vary.