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3100+ job openings • $43400 average salary • 7-9% job growth

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3100+

Annual Job Openings

$43400

Median Salary

7-9%

Annual Growth Rate

$0

Cost to Train

6-8

Weeks to Complete

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

Medical Administrative Assistant Job Market in Georgia

Why Georgia is Hiring

Atlanta metro is the Southeast's healthcare hub with 65-70% of Georgia's MAA jobs. Piedmont Healthcare and Emory dominate. Major corporate relocations bring population growth. CDC headquarters creates biomedical ecosystem. Augusta and Savannah offer regional opportunities.

Top Job Markets

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MAA Salary in Georgia

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 (Atlanta/Buckhead 15-20% more than rural), employer (Emory, Piedmont, Northside pay premium), bilingual Spanish (adds $2,500-$4,500), cost of living lower than Northeast/West Coast.

Top 10 MAA Employers in Georgia

Top 10 employers hiring MAAs in Georgia account for 70% of all openings:

#1. Piedmont Healthcare

380

Locations: Atlanta, statewide - 18 hospitals

Address: 1968 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

Phone: (404) 605-5000

Georgia's largest health system with 18 hospitals. Excellent benefits and career growth.

💡 Largest Georgia system, statewide presence, strong benefits, career paths.

#2. Northside Hospital

320

Locations: Atlanta, Forsyth, Cherokee

Address: 1000 Johnson Ferry Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30342

Phone: (404) 851-8000

Delivers more babies than any US hospital. Growing north Atlanta presence.

💡 Women's health leader, north Atlanta affluent market, excellent benefits.

#3. Emory Healthcare

280

Locations: Atlanta, Decatur, Johns Creek

Address: 1364 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30322

Phone: (404) 712-7021

Georgia's only academic health system. World-renowned research and care.

💡 Academic prestige, research environment, tuition assistance, national reputation.

#4. WellStar Health System

350

Locations: Marietta, statewide - 11 hospitals

Address: 805 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066

Phone: (770) 956-9827

Major Georgia health system with 11 hospitals. Strong northwest Georgia presence.

💡 Growing system, northwest Atlanta, comprehensive benefits, career advancement.

#5. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

180

Locations: Atlanta - 3 campuses

Address: 1575 Northeast Expressway NE, Atlanta, GA 30329

Phone: (404) 785-5252

Top 10 children's hospital nationally. Meaningful pediatric mission with excellent culture.

💡 Pediatric specialty focus, meaningful work, top national rankings, excellent benefits.

#6. Augusta University Health

120

Locations: Augusta

Address: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Phone: (706) 721-0211

Augusta's academic medical center. State employee benefits and Masters week excitement.

💡 State benefits, academic environment, Augusta lifestyle, lower cost of living.

#7. Grady Health System

140

Locations: Atlanta

Address: 80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: (404) 616-1000

Atlanta's public hospital and Level I trauma center. Diverse patient population.

💡 Public sector benefits, diverse experience, trauma center training, downtown Atlanta.

#8. Memorial Health (Savannah)

95

Locations: Savannah

Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404

Phone: (912) 350-8000

Savannah's largest health system. Coastal Georgia lifestyle with historic city.

💡 Savannah lifestyle, coastal living, historic city, community hospital culture.

#9. Northeast Georgia Health System

85

Locations: Gainesville, Braselton

Address: 743 Spring Street NE, Gainesville, GA 30501

Phone: (770) 219-9000

Northeast Georgia's regional leader. Growing with Atlanta expansion north.

💡 Lake Lanier lifestyle, growing region, community focus, work-life balance.

#10. Phoebe Putney Health System

65

Locations: Albany

Address: 417 W. Third Avenue, Albany, GA 31701

Phone: (229) 312-1000

Southwest Georgia's regional health system. Community focus with lower cost of living.

💡 Regional leader, lower cost of living, community hospital, work-life balance.

Success Stories: Georgia MAA Graduates

Keisha W.

Patient Services Coordinator • Atlanta, Georgia

"Piedmont Healthcare is growing fast, and they needed trained MAAs. The EHIRED certification made me stand out. I was hired within 2 weeks of completing training."

✓ Started at Piedmont earning $39K. Promoted within 14 months to coordinator at $46K.

Brandon L.

Medical Office Lead • Savannah, Georgia

"I wanted coastal lifestyle without California prices. Memorial Health in Savannah offered great pay with much lower cost of living. The EHIRED training prepared me perfectly."

✓ Hired at Memorial Health Savannah earning $37K with coastal Georgia lifestyle.

MAA Career Progression in Georgia

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 Georgia Today

3,100+ job openings in the Southeast's healthcare hub. In 6-8 weeks you'll have certification. Within 3-6 months you could be employed at Piedmont, Emory, or Children's Healthcare earning $32K-$48K+.

In 6-8 Weeks You'll Have:

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

Within 3-6 Months You Could Be:

  • ✓ Employed at a top Georgia 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 Georgia

Top 5 questions Georgia MAA job seekers ask most:

Q1: Is Atlanta the only place to find good MAA jobs in Georgia?

No, but Atlanta has 65-70% of state jobs. Augusta has Augusta University Health with state benefits. Savannah offers coastal lifestyle with Memorial Health. Columbus and Macon have regional opportunities.

Q2: How do I choose between Piedmont, Emory, and Northside?

Piedmont is largest with statewide presence. Emory offers academic prestige and research environment. Northside dominates women's health and north Atlanta. All pay competitively with excellent benefits.

Q3: How does Georgia cost of living compare to other states?

Georgia cost of living is 5-10% below national average (lower outside Atlanta). Combined with competitive salaries, Georgia offers excellent purchasing power compared to Northeast or West Coast.

Q4: Is Children's Healthcare of Atlanta hard to get into?

Children's Healthcare is competitive due to excellent reputation and benefits, but they hire 180+ MAAs annually. Certification significantly improves chances.

Q5: Are there rural healthcare opportunities in Georgia?

Yes. Southwest Georgia (Phoebe Putney), northeast Georgia (NGHS), and coastal areas have consistent demand. Competition is lower, and certified candidates stand out. Lower cost of living too.

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