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Higher salary: Certification adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting salary.
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Kansas offers solid healthcare opportunities with excellent affordability. Kansas City metro (shared with Missouri) dominates with major systems. Wichita is the state's largest city with Via Christi and Wesley. University of Kansas Health System is the academic leader. Strong rural hospital network.
Entry-Level (Year 0-1)
$29000
Mid-Level (Year 1-3)
$38000
Senior (Year 3+)
$46000
Location (KC metro pays 10-15% above rural), employer (KU Health, Via Christi pay premium), certifications (add $2,000-$3,500). Kansas cost of living 15% below national average.
Top 10 employers hiring MAAs in Kansas account for 70% of all openings:
Locations: Kansas City (KS), statewide clinics
Address: 4000 Cambridge Street, Kansas City, KS 66160
Phone: (913) 588-5000
Kansas's only academic medical center. State employee benefits with KU affiliation.
💡 Academic prestige, state benefits, research environment, KU affiliation, career growth.
Locations: Wichita, Manhattan, Pittsburg
Address: 929 N. St. Francis, Wichita, KS 67214
Phone: (316) 268-5000
Wichita's largest health system. Part of Ascension national network.
💡 Wichita leader, Ascension network, faith-based mission, comprehensive benefits.
Locations: Wichita
Address: 550 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67214
Phone: (316) 962-2000
Part of AdventHealth national system. Major Wichita provider with excellent benefits.
💡 AdventHealth network, faith-based mission, Wichita location, national resources.
Locations: Topeka, Northeast Kansas
Address: 1500 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Phone: (785) 354-6000
Topeka's largest employer and health system. State capital community hospital.
💡 Capital city, regional leader, community ownership, comprehensive benefits.
Locations: Overland Park, Olathe, Kansas City area
Address: 10500 Quivira Road, Overland Park, KS 66215
Phone: (913) 541-5000
Part of HCA Healthcare national network. Multiple Johnson County facilities.
💡 HCA network resources, Johnson County affluence, tuition assistance, career mobility.
Locations: Lawrence
Address: 325 Maine Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
Phone: (785) 505-5000
Community hospital serving KU campus community. College town atmosphere.
💡 College town lifestyle, community focus, KU community, comprehensive benefits.
Locations: Manhattan
Address: 1823 College Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: (785) 776-3322
Serving Kansas State University community. Part of Ascension network.
💡 K-State community, Ascension network, college town, comprehensive benefits.
Locations: Salina, Central Kansas
Address: 400 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Salina, KS 67401
Phone: (785) 452-7000
Central Kansas regional hospital. Community-owned with strong local ties.
💡 Regional hub, community ownership, central Kansas, affordable living.
Locations: Hutchinson
Address: 1701 E. 23rd Avenue, Hutchinson, KS 67502
Phone: (620) 665-2000
South Central Kansas regional hospital. Community-focused healthcare.
💡 Regional presence, community focus, very affordable living, stable employment.
Locations: Multiple rural Kansas locations
Address: Various locations across Kansas
Phone: (785) 628-1010
Network of critical access hospitals serving rural Kansas communities.
💡 Rural healthcare, multiple locations, community impact, meaningful work.
Patient Services Coordinator • Kansas City, Kansas
"KU Health System is Kansas's top academic medical center. EHIRED certification helped me compete against candidates with degrees. The state benefits are incredible - pension, healthcare, everything."
✓ Started at KU Health System earning $38K with full state benefits.
Medical Office Administrator • Wichita, Kansas
"Wichita is so affordable - my rent is half what friends pay in Denver. Via Christi hired me right after EHIRED certification. I'm saving for a house already."
✓ Hired at Ascension Via Christi earning $34K. Saving $800/month on housing alone.
$29000
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.
880+ job openings with heartland affordability. In 6-8 weeks you'll have certification. Within 3-6 months you could be employed at KU Health, Via Christi, or AdventHealth earning $29K-$44K+ with exceptional quality of life.
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Top 5 questions Kansas MAA job seekers ask most:
Very affordable. Kansas cost of living is 15% below national average. A $38,000 Kansas salary equals roughly $46,000-$48,000 purchasing power in average metro areas. Housing especially affordable outside KC.
Yes, they're separate cities in different states sharing a metro area. KCK has KU Health System. KCMO has larger job market. Many Kansas residents work in Missouri and vice versa. Both have strong healthcare.
Wichita is Kansas's largest city with 245+ annual MAA openings. Via Christi and AdventHealth are major employers. Cost of living is lower than KC metro. Competition is moderate.
Yes. Kansas has extensive rural hospital network through Great Plains Health Alliance and others. Competition is lower, cost of living very low, and community impact meaningful.
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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