A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is a medical assistant who has gone further in their career by qualifying for certification. The CCMA certification is taken by clinical medical assistants to become officially certified in their profession. The certification exam is offered by the National Healthcare Career Association (NHA) . The CCMA designation is recognized by healthcare employers across the United States and is a requirement for many medical assistant jobs).

CCMAs work in a variety of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, physicians offices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities. They are multi-skilled health professionals focused on clinical procedures in an ambulatory healthcare setting. They may also take on administrative tasks in smaller healthcare facilities. Some of the tasks they perform include checking patients in and out, assisting medical providers with exams and procedures, administering injections or medications, working with electronic health records, and performing EKG, phlebotomy, and lab procedures.

Earning a CCMA certification establishes a medical assistant as a caring, responsible professional who has undergone a study and assessment program to validate their credentials. The certification exam tests knowledge and skills in areas such as medical terminology, clinical procedures, and ethical behavior.