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Birmingham serves as Alabama's healthcare hub with UAB Medicine leading the state. Growing population in Huntsville tech corridor creates demand. Mobile's Infirmary Health named Forbes #1 employer. Montgomery government healthcare adds stability.
Entry-Level (Year 0-1)
$28000
Mid-Level (Year 1-3)
$34000
Senior (Year 3+)
$42000
Location (Birmingham pays 12-18% above rural), facility type (UAB academic system pays premium), certifications (add $2,000-$3,500), bilingual Spanish (adds $1,500-$2,500), specialization.
Top 10 employers hiring MAAs in Alabama account for 65% of all openings:
Locations: Birmingham, Huntsville, statewide clinics
Address: 500 22nd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: (205) 934-4011
Alabama's premier academic medical center. State's largest employer with comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and career advancement pathways.
💡 Academic prestige, state benefits, pension plan, tuition reimbursement, job security.
Locations: Huntsville, Madison, Decatur
Address: 101 Sivley Road SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: (256) 265-1000
North Alabama's largest health system. Growing rapidly with tech corridor population expansion.
💡 Regional leader, growing market, comprehensive benefits, career advancement paths.
Locations: Mobile, Baldwin County, Gulf Coast
Address: 5 Mobile Infirmary Circle, Mobile, AL 36607
Phone: (251) 435-2400
Forbes #1 employer in Alabama three consecutive years. Gulf Coast's leading health system.
💡 Top employer recognition, coastal lifestyle, excellent workplace culture.
Locations: Montgomery, Prattville, Central Alabama
Address: 301 Brown Springs Road, Montgomery, AL 36117
Phone: (334) 273-4400
Montgomery's largest health system. Faith-based care with strong community ties.
💡 Mission-driven culture, state capital location, comprehensive benefits.
Locations: Birmingham, Blount County, St. Clair
Address: 810 St. Vincent's Drive, Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone: (205) 939-7000
Part of national Ascension network. Catholic healthcare with career mobility across 19 states.
💡 National network mobility, faith-based mission, tuition assistance.
Locations: Birmingham, statewide outreach
Address: 1600 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: (205) 638-9100
Southeast's largest pediatric healthcare system. Nationally ranked children's hospital.
💡 Pediatric specialty focus, meaningful work, excellent benefits.
Locations: Mobile, Baldwin County
Address: 2451 USA Medical Center Drive, Mobile, AL 36617
Phone: (251) 471-7000
University of South Alabama's academic health system. State employee benefits.
💡 Academic affiliation, state benefits, research opportunities.
Locations: Birmingham, Irondale
Address: 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243
Phone: (205) 971-1000
Part of LifePoint Health national network. Serving eastern Birmingham metro.
💡 National network resources, suburban location, growth opportunities.
Locations: Tuscaloosa, Northport, Fayette
Address: 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone: (205) 759-7111
West Alabama's regional health leader. University of Alabama partnership.
💡 Regional stability, university town lifestyle, comprehensive benefits.
Locations: Opelika, Auburn, Lee County
Address: 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: (334) 749-3411
Auburn-Opelika metro's leading hospital. Growing with Auburn University expansion.
💡 College town lifestyle, growing market, community hospital culture.
Patient Services Coordinator • Birmingham, Alabama
"Started as a receptionist but wanted a real healthcare career. EHIRED's certification program gave me the medical terminology and billing skills I needed. UAB hired me within 3 weeks."
✓ Started at UAB earning $34K. Promoted to coordinator role at $42K within 18 months.
Medical Office Lead • Huntsville, Alabama
"The Huntsville healthcare market is booming with tech growth. I got certified through EHIRED and Huntsville Hospital hired me immediately."
✓ Now earning $38K with excellent benefits. Recently promoted to lead position.
$28000
Build foundational skills. Learn scheduling, EHR systems, billing basics.
$34000
Independent coordination, billing mastery, EHR expertise.
$42000
Team leadership, training responsibilities, specialized functions.
$50,000-$65,000+
Full practice management, multi-site coordination.
850+ job openings waiting. In 6-8 weeks you'll have certification. Within 3-6 months you could be employed earning $28K-$48K+.
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Top 5 questions Alabama MAA job seekers ask most:
Alabama employers strongly prefer AMCA or NHA certifications. EHIRED's curriculum aligns with these standards. Certified candidates typically earn $2,000-$3,500 more.
Typical timeline: Application (1 week) → Interview (1-2 weeks) → Background check (1-2 weeks) → Start. Total: 3-6 weeks.
No. Huntsville is growing rapidly. Mobile offers coastal lifestyle with Infirmary Health. Montgomery has government healthcare stability.
Yes. EHIRED's curriculum covers all competencies Alabama employers require. Our graduates work at UAB, Huntsville Hospital, and health systems statewide.
Apply directly through health system career portals. UAB, Huntsville Hospital, and Baptist Health have online systems. Also use Indeed and LinkedIn.
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