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Medical Assistant Training in Massachusetts

Free online training • 5,200+ job openings • $42K average salary

5,200+

Job Openings

$42K

Avg Salary

8%

Job Growth

7.0M

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
✓ Job & externship resources
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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 Massachusetts-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.

Massachusetts 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

$42K

$35K - $54K

Next Step

LPN / RN

$95K

$78K - $118K

Advanced

BSN / MSN

$110K

$90K - $135K

Top Tier

PA / NP

$128K

$112K - $152K

Massachusetts has world-class nursing programs at MGH Institute, UMass, BC, and Northeastern. PA programs at MGH, Northeastern, MCPHS, and BU. Harvard, BU, UMass, and Tufts medical schools for MD pathway. Boston is a global healthcare hub with unmatched advancement opportunities.

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 Massachusetts and across all 50 states.

Top Massachusetts Employers Hiring Medical Assistants

These healthcare organizations actively recruit certified Medical Assistants

Mass General Brigham

Academic Health System

800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199

Largest private employer in Massachusetts. MGH and Brigham and Women's flagships. World-renowned academic medicine with extensive ambulatory network.

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Health System

330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Harvard-affiliated health system. Beth Israel Deaconess flagship with Lahey Hospital, Winchester, and community network.

UMass Memorial Health

Academic Health System

55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655

Central Massachusetts academic health system. UMass Memorial Medical Center flagship. Worcester anchor with regional reach.

Baystate Health

Health System

759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01199

Western Massachusetts health system. Baystate Medical Center is region's only Level I trauma center. UMass medical school affiliation.

Tufts Medicine

Academic Health System

800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111

Tufts-affiliated health system. Tufts Medical Center downtown with Lowell General, MelroseWakefield, and Home Health.

Boston Medical Center

Academic Medical Center

1 Boston Medical Center Pl, Boston, MA 02118

Boston's safety-net hospital. BU School of Medicine affiliation. Serves diverse underserved population with academic excellence.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Specialty Hospital

450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

World-renowned cancer center. Harvard-affiliated. Specialty MA positions in oncology with elite training environment.

Boston Children's Hospital

Pediatric Hospital

300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115

Top-ranked pediatric hospital nationally. Harvard-affiliated. Pediatric MA specialization with world-class training.

Atrius Health

Physician Group

275 Grove St, Newton, MA 02466

Largest independent physician group in New England. 30+ locations across eastern Massachusetts with consistent MA hiring.

CareWell Urgent Care

Urgent Care Chain

Various MA Locations

Massachusetts urgent care chain. High-volume MA positions with consistent scheduling across Greater Boston.

Massachusetts Success Stories

“Mass General Brigham is healthcare's Ivy League. 82,000 employees means endless opportunities. Started at MGH ambulatory, now in specialty with PA school plans.”

Jennifer M.

Mass General Brigham Career

Boston

Mass General Brigham

“Beth Israel Lahey has the Harvard connection without MGH crowds. Smaller hospital feel with academic excellence. Longwood Medical Area is unreal.”

David T.

Beth Israel Success

Boston

Beth Israel Lahey Health

“UMass Memorial is Worcester's anchor. More affordable than Boston with academic training. Central Mass is underrated for healthcare careers.”

Stephanie K.

Worcester Healthcare

Worcester

UMass Memorial Health

“Baystate serves all of Western Mass. Lower cost of living, still excellent healthcare. Springfield has real community.”

Mike R.

Western Mass Career

Springfield

Baystate Health

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Medical Assistant training really free in Massachusetts?
Yes. EHired offers free MA training to all Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
Massachusetts Medical Assistants earn $42K on average. Entry-level positions start around $35K, with experienced MAs earning up to $54K. The career ladder extends to LPN/RN ($95K), BSN/MSN ($110K), PA ($128K), 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 competitive is the Boston healthcare job market?
Boston is highly competitive but has massive demand - 5,200+ openings statewide. Mass General Brigham alone has 82,000 employees. The academic environment means high standards but excellent training. Higher wages ($42K average) offset higher cost of living.
What is the job outlook for Medical Assistants in Massachusetts?
Strong. Medical Assistant positions are projected to grow 8% through 2034. Massachusetts has 5,200+ 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 Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has world-class nursing programs at MGH Institute, UMass, BC, and Northeastern. PA programs at MGH, Northeastern, MCPHS, and BU. Harvard, BU, UMass, and Tufts medical schools for MD pathway. Boston is a global healthcare hub with unmatched advancement opportunities.
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.