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1100+

Annual Job Openings

$48100

Median Salary

6-8%

Annual Growth Rate

$0

Cost to Train

6-8

Weeks to Complete

Why Get Trained Before Applying for Connecticut Jobs?

6-8 weeks

Faster hiring: Trained candidates are interview-ready.

+$2-4k

Higher salary: Certification adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting salary.

3x better

Job offers: Certified candidates receive 3x more job offers.

Train first (free), then apply to Connecticut openings—and get hired faster.

Medical Administrative Assistant Job Market in Connecticut

Why Connecticut is Hiring

Connecticut offers premium MAA salaries with world-class healthcare employers. Yale New Haven Health and Hartford HealthCare dominate. Fairfield County (NYC suburbs) pays 15-25% premium. Affluent population drives high healthcare utilization.

Top Job Markets

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MAA Salary in Connecticut

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-Level (Year 0-1)

$36000

Mid-Level (Year 1-3)

$50000

Senior (Year 3+)

$62000

What Affects Your Salary

Location (Fairfield County 15-25% premium near NYC), employer (Yale New Haven, Hartford HealthCare pay top rates), bilingual Spanish (adds $2,500-$5,000), certifications.

Top 10 MAA Employers in Connecticut

Top 10 employers hiring MAAs in Connecticut account for 75% of all openings:

#1. Yale New Haven Health

180

Locations: New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Westerly

Address: 20 York Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Phone: (203) 688-4242

Connecticut's largest health system. #1 hospital in CT (U.S. News). World-class academic medicine.

💡 Yale prestige, top benefits, research environment, academic excellence.

#2. Hartford HealthCare

160

Locations: Hartford, Farmington, Norwich, Danbury

Address: 1 State Street, Hartford, CT 06103

Phone: (860) 545-5000

Second-largest system with 7 hospitals. Forbes top employer in Connecticut.

💡 Hartford region leader, career paths, tuition assistance, comprehensive benefits.

#3. Trinity Health Of New England

95

Locations: Hartford, Waterbury, Springfield (MA)

Address: 114 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105

Phone: (860) 714-4000

Part of national Trinity Health. Catholic healthcare with strong community presence.

💡 National network resources, faith-based mission, comprehensive benefits.

#4. Stamford Health

65

Locations: Stamford, Greenwich area

Address: 1 Hospital Plaza, Stamford, CT 06902

Phone: (203) 276-1000

Fairfield County's community health system. High-quality suburban care with premium pay.

💡 Fairfield County premium pay, NYC commuter area, excellent facilities.

#5. Nuvance Health

75

Locations: Danbury, Norwalk, Sharon, NY Hudson Valley

Address: 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810

Phone: (203) 739-7000

Regional system serving western CT and Hudson Valley NY. Cross-state opportunities.

💡 Western CT/NY market, community hospitals, career advancement.

#6. Connecticut Children's

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Locations: Hartford, Farmington, statewide clinics

Address: 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106

Phone: (860) 545-9000

State's only children's hospital. Nationally ranked pediatric specialty care.

💡 Meaningful pediatric work, specialty experience, excellent benefits.

#7. Bristol Health

35

Locations: Bristol, Plainville, Southington

Address: 41 Brewster Road, Bristol, CT 06010

Phone: (860) 585-3000

Community-focused health system. Strong local presence with work-life balance.

💡 Community hospital culture, central CT location, work-life balance.

#8. Lawrence + Memorial Hospital

40

Locations: New London, Westerly

Address: 365 Montauk Avenue, New London, CT 06320

Phone: (860) 442-0711

Part of Yale New Haven Health. Serving southeastern Connecticut with Yale affiliation.

💡 Yale affiliation, coastal location, community focus, Yale benefits.

#9. Griffin Hospital

30

Locations: Derby, Shelton area

Address: 130 Division Street, Derby, CT 06418

Phone: (203) 735-7421

Award-winning community hospital. Known for patient-centered Planetree model.

💡 Planetree model excellence, award-winning culture, Naugatuck Valley.

#10. Day Kimball Healthcare

25

Locations: Putnam, northeastern CT

Address: 320 Pomfret Street, Putnam, CT 06260

Phone: (860) 928-6541

Rural community hospital. Serving Quiet Corner of Connecticut.

💡 Rural healthcare, community focus, lower cost of living, work-life balance.

Success Stories: Connecticut MAA Graduates

Michelle D.

Patient Services Coordinator • New Haven, Connecticut

"Getting hired at Yale New Haven Health felt like a dream. The EHIRED certification gave me confidence during interviews. Now I work alongside world-class physicians."

✓ Started at Yale New Haven earning $44K. Promoted to coordinator at $52K within 18 months.

David K.

Medical Office Lead • Stamford, Connecticut

"Fairfield County pays well, and the training prepared me for the competitive market. Stamford Health hired me because I understood billing from day one."

✓ Hired at Stamford Health earning $48K with excellent suburban lifestyle.

MAA Career Progression in Connecticut

Year 0-1: Entry-Level MAA

$36000

Build foundational skills. Learn scheduling, EHR systems, billing basics.

Year 1-3: MAA (Experienced)

$50000

Independent coordination, billing mastery, EHR expertise.

Year 3-5: Senior MAA / Lead

$62000

Team leadership, training responsibilities, specialized functions.

Year 5+: Office Manager

$50,000-$65,000+

Full practice management, multi-site coordination.

Don't Wait—Start Your MAA Career in Connecticut Today

1,100+ job openings with premium salaries. In 6-8 weeks you'll have certification. Within 3-6 months you could be employed at Yale New Haven or Hartford HealthCare earning $36K-$56K+.

In 6-8 Weeks You'll Have:

  • ✓ Industry-aligned MAA certification
  • ✓ Medical billing & EHR competencies
  • ✓ Connecticut job market resources
  • ✓ Confidence to interview & hire

Within 3-6 Months You Could Be:

  • ✓ Employed at a top Connecticut healthcare facility
  • ✓ Earning $36000 annually
  • ✓ On a clear career advancement path
  • ✓ Building a stable healthcare career

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Frequently Asked Questions: MAA Jobs in Connecticut

Top 5 questions Connecticut MAA job seekers ask most:

Q1: Is it hard to get hired at Yale New Haven Health?

Yale New Haven is competitive but actively hiring. As Connecticut's largest employer (30,000+ employees), they have continuous openings. Certification significantly improves chances.

Q2: Does Fairfield County really pay more?

Yes. Fairfield County (Stamford, Greenwich, Norwalk, Danbury) pays 15-25% more than Hartford or New Haven. This reflects NYC proximity and higher cost of living.

Q3: What's the difference between Hartford and New Haven markets?

Hartford has Hartford HealthCare as dominant employer plus Trinity Health. New Haven centers on Yale New Haven Health's academic system. Both pay competitively.

Q4: Are there opportunities in rural Connecticut?

Yes! Eastern Connecticut (Quiet Corner) and Litchfield County have healthcare needs. Day Kimball Healthcare offers good work-life balance with lower cost of living.

Q5: What EHR systems should I know for Connecticut?

Epic dominates Connecticut. Yale New Haven Health and Hartford HealthCare both use Epic. EHIRED training covers Epic fundamentals.

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