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Iowa offers excellent healthcare opportunities with exceptional affordability. Des Moines and Iowa City anchor the market. University of Iowa Hospitals is the state's largest employer. UnityPoint and MercyOne dominate statewide. Strong community hospital network serves rural areas.
Entry-Level (Year 0-1)
$30000
Mid-Level (Year 1-3)
$38000
Senior (Year 3+)
$46000
Location (Des Moines, Iowa City pay 10-15% above rural), employer (University of Iowa offers state benefits), certifications (add $2,000-$3,500). Iowa cost of living 12% below national average.
Top 10 employers hiring MAAs in Iowa account for 75% of all openings:
Locations: Iowa City, statewide clinics
Address: 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: (319) 356-1616
Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center. State employee benefits including pension.
💡 State benefits, pension, academic prestige, tuition assistance, job security.
Locations: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Quad Cities, statewide
Address: 1776 West Lakes Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: (515) 241-6212
Iowa's largest health system with presence across Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
💡 Statewide presence, comprehensive benefits, career mobility, community focus.
Locations: Des Moines, Sioux City, statewide - 16 hospitals
Address: 1111 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: (515) 247-3121
Part of Trinity Health and CommonSpirit. Catholic healthcare with comprehensive network.
💡 National network resources, faith-based mission, statewide locations, strong benefits.
Locations: Davenport, Quad Cities
Address: 1227 E. Rusholme Street, Davenport, IA 52803
Phone: (563) 421-1000
Quad Cities' leading health system serving Iowa and Illinois border region.
💡 Regional leader, Quad Cities lifestyle, comprehensive benefits, bi-state opportunities.
Locations: Cedar Rapids
Address: 701 10th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Phone: (319) 398-6011
Cedar Rapids' leading hospital. Part of MercyOne network with strong community presence.
💡 Cedar Rapids hub, MercyOne network, faith-based mission, community focus.
Locations: Des Moines
Address: 1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: (515) 282-2200
Polk County's public hospital. Safety-net provider with county employee benefits.
💡 Public sector benefits, pension available, diverse patient population, Des Moines location.
Locations: Ames
Address: 1111 Duff Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 239-2011
Community-owned hospital serving Iowa State University community. College town lifestyle.
💡 College town lifestyle, community ownership, ISU community, comprehensive benefits.
Locations: Waterloo
Address: 1825 Logan Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319) 235-3941
Part of UnityPoint Health serving Cedar Valley. Community-focused healthcare.
💡 UnityPoint network, Cedar Valley, affordable living, community focus.
Locations: Sioux City
Address: 801 5th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101
Phone: (712) 279-2010
Northwest Iowa's leading hospital. Part of MercyOne network serving tri-state area.
💡 Regional leader, tri-state area, very affordable living, MercyOne benefits.
Locations: Waterloo
Address: 3421 W. 9th Street, Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: (319) 272-8000
MercyOne facility serving Cedar Valley. Faith-based care with community roots.
💡 MercyOne network, faith-based mission, Cedar Valley, comprehensive benefits.
Patient Services Representative • Iowa City, Iowa
"University of Iowa Hospitals offered me state benefits that are incredible. The EHIRED certification was exactly what they were looking for. Pension, healthcare, tuition assistance - the whole package."
✓ Started at UIHC earning $36K with state benefits including pension. Best decision ever.
Medical Office Coordinator • Des Moines, Iowa
"UnityPoint has locations all over Iowa, which gave me flexibility. EHIRED prepared me for their Epic system. Des Moines is an underrated city with amazing quality of life."
✓ Hired at UnityPoint earning $35K. Living comfortably in a great Midwest city.
$30000
Build foundational skills. Learn scheduling, EHR systems, billing basics.
$38000
Independent coordination, billing mastery, EHR expertise.
$46000
Team leadership, training responsibilities, specialized functions.
$50,000-$65,000+
Full practice management, multi-site coordination.
980+ job openings with exceptional affordability. In 6-8 weeks you'll have certification. Within 3-6 months you could be employed at University of Iowa, UnityPoint, or MercyOne earning $30K-$44K+ with amazing quality of life.
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Top 5 questions Iowa MAA job seekers ask most:
Very affordable. Iowa cost of living is 12% below national average. A $40,000 Iowa salary equals roughly $48,000-$50,000 purchasing power in expensive metros. Housing is especially affordable.
Absolutely. UIHC offers state employee benefits: pension (IPERS), comprehensive health, generous PTO, tuition assistance. These add significant value beyond base salary. Job security is excellent.
Both are major statewide systems. UnityPoint is Iowa-based and spans Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin. MercyOne is part of national Trinity Health/CommonSpirit with Catholic mission. Both offer excellent benefits.
Yes. Iowa has strong community hospital network. Smaller cities like Ames, Waterloo, and Sioux City have consistent demand. Competition is lower and cost of living even better than Des Moines.
EHIRED certification covers essential MAA competencies: medical terminology, EHR systems (Epic, Cerner), insurance verification, billing basics, HIPAA compliance, and professional communication. The curriculum aligns with industry standards and prepares you for entry-level healthcare administrative roles.
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