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Medical Assistant Training in New Hampshire

Free online training • 980+ job openings • $40K average salary

980+

Job Openings

$40K

Avg Salary

8%

Job Growth

1.4M

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.

Free enrollment + self-paced
Job & externship resources
Mobile-friendly learning
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 New Hampshire-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.

New Hampshire 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

$40K

$34K - $52K

Next Step

LPN / RN

$80K

$64K - $100K

Advanced

BSN / MSN

$92K

$76K - $114K

Top Tier

PA / NP

$118K

$102K - $138K

New Hampshire has nursing programs at UNH, Plymouth State, and NHTI. PA program at Franklin Pierce and MCPHS. Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth for MD pathway. No state income tax makes healthcare salaries go further. Boston healthcare jobs accessible from southern NH.

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 New Hampshire and across all 50 states.

Top New Hampshire Employers Hiring Medical Assistants

These healthcare organizations actively recruit certified Medical Assistants

Dartmouth-Hitchcock

Academic Health System

1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH 03756

New Hampshire's only academic medical center. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center flagship. Geisel School of Medicine affiliation. Regional referral for NH and VT.

Elliot Health System

Health System

1 Elliot Way, Manchester, NH 03103

Southern New Hampshire's largest hospital. Elliot Hospital serves Manchester metro. SolutionHealth partnership with catholic medical.

Catholic Medical Center

Hospital

100 McGregor St, Manchester, NH 03102

Manchester faith-based hospital. SolutionHealth partner with Elliot. Comprehensive services in state's largest city.

Concord Hospital

Hospital

250 Pleasant St, Concord, NH 03301

Capital region community hospital. Serves Concord and central New Hampshire with regional outreach.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

Hospital

789 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820

Seacoast region hospital. Mass General Brigham affiliate serving Dover and southeastern NH.

Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Hospital

333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801

HCA-affiliated Seacoast hospital. Serves Portsmouth and New Hampshire coast with comprehensive services.

Southern New Hampshire Health

Health System

8 Prospect St, Nashua, NH 03060

Southern NH regional system. Southern NH Medical Center serves Nashua and Hillsborough County.

Cheshire Medical Center

Hospital

580 Court St, Keene, NH 03431

Dartmouth-Hitchcock affiliate serving southwestern NH. Cheshire County's regional hospital.

Frisbie Memorial Hospital

Hospital

11 Whitehall Rd, Rochester, NH 03867

Strafford County community hospital. HCA-affiliated serving Rochester and surrounding communities.

Convenient MD

Urgent Care Chain

Various NH Locations

New England urgent care chain. Multiple NH locations with high-volume MA experience.

New Hampshire Success Stories

“D-H is New Hampshire's academic powerhouse. Upper Valley living with world-class medicine. No state income tax plus New England wages is unbeatable.”

Katie M.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Excellence

Lebanon

Dartmouth-Hitchcock

“Elliot Health serves southern NH's largest city. Manchester has city amenities with small-state feel. Boston accessible but NH quality of life.”

Ryan T.

Manchester Success

Manchester

Elliot Health System

“Wentworth-Douglass has Mass General Brigham connection. Seacoast living near beaches and Boston. Best of both worlds.”

Emily K.

Seacoast Career

Dover

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

“Concord Hospital serves the capital region. State government adds stability. Central NH location with easy access everywhere.”

Jake R.

Concord Healthcare

Concord

Concord Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Medical Assistant training really free in New Hampshire?
Yes. EHired offers free MA training to all New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
New Hampshire Medical Assistants earn $40K on average. Entry-level positions start around $34K, with experienced MAs earning up to $52K. The career ladder extends to LPN/RN ($80K), BSN/MSN ($92K), PA ($118K), 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.
What's the advantage of New Hampshire healthcare jobs?
No state income tax makes your $40K salary go further than neighboring Massachusetts. Dartmouth-Hitchcock provides academic medicine. Southern NH accesses Boston healthcare market. 980+ openings with less competition than Boston.
What is the job outlook for Medical Assistants in New Hampshire?
Strong. Medical Assistant positions are projected to grow 8% through 2034. New Hampshire has 980+ 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 New Hampshire?
New Hampshire has nursing programs at UNH, Plymouth State, and NHTI. PA program at Franklin Pierce and MCPHS. Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth for MD pathway. No state income tax makes healthcare salaries go further. Boston healthcare jobs accessible from southern NH.
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.

Start Your Medical Assistant Career in New Hampshire

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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.