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6200+ job openings • $42600 average salary • 9-11% job growth

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6200+

Annual Job Openings

$42600

Median Salary

9-11%

Annual Growth Rate

$0

Cost to Train

6-8

Weeks to Complete

Why Get Trained Before Applying for Florida 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 Florida openings—and get hired faster.

Medical Administrative Assistant Job Market in Florida

Why Florida is Hiring

Florida is the nation's second-largest MAA market. Massive retiree population drives exceptional healthcare demand. No state income tax increases take-home pay. South Florida leads with 30% of openings. Bilingual Spanish/Creole speakers earn premium.

Top Job Markets

[{"region": "South Florida (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale)", "openings": "1,850+", "percentage": "28-32%"}, {"region": "Tampa Bay Area", "openings": "1,240+", "percentage": "18-22%"}, {"region": "Orlando/Central FL", "openings": "1,100+", "percentage": "16-20%"}, {"region": "Jacksonville Area", "openings": "680+", "percentage": "10-12%"}]

MAA Salary in Florida

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-Level (Year 0-1)

$32000

Mid-Level (Year 1-3)

$44000

Senior (Year 3+)

$56000

What Affects Your Salary

Location (South Florida 15-20% more than Panhandle), employer (Tampa General, AdventHealth pay premium), bilingual Spanish/Creole (adds $3,000-$6,000), no state income tax.

Top 10 MAA Employers in Florida

Top 10 employers hiring MAAs in Florida account for 65% of all openings:

#1. AdventHealth

650

Locations: Orlando, Tampa, Palm Coast, Daytona, 50+ locations

Address: 900 Hope Way, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Phone: (407) 303-5600

Florida's largest faith-based health system. Forbes best employer. 50+ hospitals statewide.

💡 Statewide presence, faith-based mission, excellent benefits, career paths.

#2. Baptist Health South Florida

420

Locations: Miami, Coral Gables, Homestead, Boca Raton

Address: 6855 Red Road, Coral Gables, FL 33143

Phone: (786) 596-1960

South Florida's largest non-profit health system. 12 hospitals. Top employer recognition.

💡 Miami market leader, bilingual advantage, excellent benefits.

#3. Tampa General Hospital

280

Locations: Tampa, Brandon, Riverview

Address: 1 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, FL 33606

Phone: (813) 844-7000

Tampa Bay's only Level I trauma center. Forbes best employer. Academic partner with USF.

💡 Top Tampa employer, academic affiliation, waterfront campus, career paths.

#4. HCA Florida

550

Locations: Statewide - 50+ hospitals

Address: Various locations across Florida

Phone: (844) 422-5627

Nation's largest hospital company. Extensive Florida presence with 50+ facilities.

💡 Many locations, advancement opportunities, tuition assistance, transfer options.

#5. BayCare Health System

320

Locations: Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg

Address: 2985 Drew Street, Clearwater, FL 33759

Phone: (727) 820-8200

Tampa Bay's leading non-profit health system. 16 hospitals, 300+ locations.

💡 Tampa Bay focus, non-profit mission, work-life balance, community roots.

#6. Baptist Health Jacksonville

180

Locations: Jacksonville, Nassau, St. Johns

Address: 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Phone: (904) 202-2000

Northeast Florida's most comprehensive health system. 5 hospitals.

💡 Jacksonville leader, affordable living, beaches nearby, growing market.

#7. Memorial Healthcare System

220

Locations: Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar

Address: 3501 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL 33021

Phone: (954) 987-2000

South Florida's public health system. Tax-supported with excellent benefits.

💡 Public sector benefits, pension available, South Florida, job security.

#8. Cleveland Clinic Florida

95

Locations: Weston, Palm Beach Gardens, Coral Springs

Address: 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Weston, FL 33331

Phone: (954) 659-5000

World-renowned Cleveland Clinic's Florida campus. Top-ranked care.

💡 World-class prestige, Cleveland Clinic benefits, South Florida location.

#9. UF Health

150

Locations: Gainesville, Jacksonville

Address: 1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32610

Phone: (352) 265-0111

University of Florida's academic health center. Research and teaching excellence.

💡 State benefits, academic environment, tuition assistance, Gator Nation.

#10. Nicklaus Children's Hospital

85

Locations: Miami, South Florida outpatient centers

Address: 3100 SW 62nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33155

Phone: (305) 666-6511

South Florida's only licensed specialty hospital for children. Nationally ranked.

💡 Pediatric specialty focus, meaningful work, bilingual advantage, Miami.

Success Stories: Florida MAA Graduates

Maria G.

Bilingual Patient Coordinator • Miami, Florida

"Being bilingual in Spanish opened so many doors in Miami. Baptist Health gave me a $5,000 language differential on top of my base salary. The EHIRED training taught me the medical terminology I needed."

✓ Started at Baptist Health South Florida earning $44K with bilingual bonus.

James T.

Senior Medical Administrator • Tampa, Florida

"I moved from Ohio for the weather and no state income tax. Tampa General hired me quickly because of my certification. My take-home pay goes so much further here."

✓ Hired at Tampa General earning $41K. No state income tax means more savings.

MAA Career Progression in Florida

Year 0-1: Entry-Level MAA

$32000

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

Year 1-3: MAA (Experienced)

$44000

Independent coordination, billing mastery, EHR expertise.

Year 3-5: Senior MAA / Lead

$56000

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 Florida Today

6,200+ job openings in America's second-largest healthcare market. In 6-8 weeks you'll have certification. Within 3-6 months you could be employed at AdventHealth, Baptist Health, or Tampa General earning $32K-$48K+ with no state income tax.

In 6-8 Weeks You'll Have:

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

Within 3-6 Months You Could Be:

  • ✓ Employed at a top Florida healthcare facility
  • ✓ Earning $32000 annually
  • ✓ On a clear career advancement path
  • ✓ Building a stable healthcare career

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Frequently Asked Questions: MAA Jobs in Florida

Top 5 questions Florida MAA job seekers ask most:

Q1: How important is being bilingual in Florida?

Critical in South Florida. Miami-Dade is 70%+ Hispanic. Bilingual Spanish earns $3,000-$6,000 premium. Even in Tampa and Orlando, bilingual skills are increasingly valued.

Q2: Which Florida region pays highest MAA salaries?

South Florida (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale) pays highest but has higher cost of living. Tampa Bay offers good balance. Jacksonville and Panhandle have lower costs and competitive salaries.

Q3: How does no state income tax affect take-home pay?

Significantly. A $40,000 Florida salary has $1,500-$2,500 more take-home pay than same salary in states with income tax. Combined with lower property taxes, Florida offers financial advantages.

Q4: Are there remote MAA positions in Florida?

Yes, increasingly. Medical billing, coding, and insurance verification often offer remote options. AdventHealth, Baptist Health, and HCA have expanded work-from-home programs.

Q5: What makes senior care experience valuable in Florida?

Florida has nation's second-largest 65+ population (22%+). Senior care specialization, including Medicare billing and geriatric communication, is highly valued by most employers.

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