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MAA Certification in Colorado

Launch your medical administrative career in The Centennial State. Free training, $850 total cost, remote work opportunities. Join 3,200+ MAA professionals across Colorado.

$46K
Avg Salary
3,200+
CO Jobs
$850
Total Cost
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How to Get MAA Certified in Colorado

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Sign up online in 5 minutes. No application fee, no credit check, no FAFSA required.

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Complete 80 hours of self-paced coursework. Most finish in 8-12 weeks.

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Finish coursework and practice exams. Pay only when ready.

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Take AMCA MAAC exam online. 100 questions, 70% to pass.

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Colorado MAA Salary by Experience

Colorado MAAs earn 2% above the national average, with strong opportunities in Denver Metro. View BLS data.

$46K
Entry Level
0-2 years experience
$58K
Mid-Career
2-5 years experience
$82K
Experienced
5-10 years experience
$96K+
Senior/Management
10+ years experience

Colorado Regional Salary Variations

Denver Metro $48K - $88K
Colorado Springs $44K - $80K
Boulder/Fort Collins $46K - $85K

AMCA MAAC Certification Details

The American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Medical Administrative Assistant Certification (MAAC) is nationally recognized by employers throughout Colorado.

Exam Format

  • 100 multiple-choice questions
  • 2-hour time limit
  • 70% passing score (70/100)
  • Online proctored testing

Exam Topics

  • Medical terminology & anatomy
  • Medical billing & coding (CPT, ICD)
  • EHR systems & documentation
  • HIPAA compliance & ethics

Certification Benefits

  • Nationally recognized credential
  • Preferred by CO employers
  • Higher starting salary potential
  • Career advancement opportunities

Top Colorado MAA Employers

Colorado's largest healthcare systems employ 85000+ administrative professionals.

UCHealth

35,000+

Colorado's largest employer with 14 hospitals including the nationally-ranked University of Colorado Hospital. Named #1 employer in Colorado by Forbes.

2315 E Harmony Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80528

HCA HealthONE

10,000+

Denver metro's largest healthcare system with ten hospitals including Swedish Medical Center and Rose Medical Center.

4900 S Monaco St, Denver, CO 80237

CommonSpirit Health

9,000+

Formerly Centura Health, operating multiple hospitals across Colorado including St. Anthony Hospital and Penrose Hospital.

188 Inverness Dr W, Englewood, CO 80112

Denver Health

7,000+

Colorado's primary safety-net institution with Level I Trauma Center. Denver Health Medical Center has 555 beds serving diverse communities.

777 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204

National Jewish Health

Academic Medical Center

World-renowned academic medical center specializing in respiratory and immune diseases with research and teaching programs.

1400 Jackson St, Denver, CO 80206

Children's Hospital Colorado

Teaching Hospital

Major pediatric teaching hospital affiliated with University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora.

13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045

MAA Certification in Nearby States

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Utah

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Phoenix healthcare market growing rapidly.

Kansas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAA certification in Colorado

How much do MAAs earn in Colorado?
Colorado MAAs earn $46K average annually, which is 2% above the national average. Entry-level positions start at $46K, mid-career reaches $58K, and experienced MAAs can earn $82K or more. The Denver Metro offers the highest salaries, ranging from $48K - $88K.
Is MAA certification required in Colorado?
Colorado does not legally mandate MAA certification. However, employers strongly prefer AMCA-certified candidates. Major health systems like UCHealth, HCA HealthONE, and CommonSpirit Health prioritize certified applicants for administrative positions.
How much does MAA certification cost?
EHired's program is free to enroll and learn. The total program cost is $850 when you're ready to complete, which includes AMCA MAAC exam registration. This is significantly less than traditional programs costing $3,000-$5,000.
How long does MAA certification take?
Most students complete the self-paced program in 8-12 weeks studying 10-15 hours per week. The AMCA MAAC exam is 100 questions with a 2-hour time limit. A 70% passing score is required. You have up to 6 months to complete the program.
Can I work remotely as an MAA in Colorado?
Yes! Many MAA positions offer remote or hybrid options, especially in medical billing, insurance verification, telemedicine support, and EHR management. Colorado offers growing remote work options with many employers offering hybrid positions. Insurance companies and billing services commonly offer fully remote positions.
What are the top MAA employers in Colorado?
Top employers include UCHealth (35,000+), HCA HealthONE (10,000+), CommonSpirit Health (9,000+), Denver Health (7,000+), National Jewish Health, and Children's Hospital Colorado. Combined, these systems employ over 85000+ administrative staff across Colorado.

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