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Higher salary: Certification adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting salary.
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Louisville and Lexington anchor Kentucky's healthcare market. Norton Healthcare and Baptist Health are major employers. University of Kentucky provides academic medicine. Appalachian region has unique healthcare needs. Louisville's booming healthcare sector drives growth.
Entry-Level (Year 0-1)
$28000
Mid-Level (Year 1-3)
$36000
Senior (Year 3+)
$46000
Location (Louisville 10-15% above rural), employer (Norton, UK HealthCare pay premium), certifications (add $2,000-$3,500). Kentucky cost of living 12% below national average.
Top 10 employers hiring MAAs in Kentucky account for 70% of all openings:
Locations: Louisville, Southern Indiana - 8 hospitals
Address: 4967 US Highway 42, Louisville, KY 40222
Phone: (502) 629-8000
Louisville's largest healthcare employer. Award-winning workplace with comprehensive benefits.
💡 Louisville leader, award-winning culture, tuition assistance, career advancement.
Locations: Lexington, statewide clinics
Address: 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536
Phone: (859) 257-1000
Kentucky's only academic medical center. State employee benefits with University of Kentucky.
💡 Academic prestige, state benefits, research environment, UK affiliation.
Locations: Louisville, Lexington, statewide - 8 hospitals
Address: 2701 Eastpoint Parkway, Louisville, KY 40223
Phone: (502) 896-5000
Kentucky's largest health system by hospitals. Faith-based care with statewide presence.
💡 Statewide network, faith-based mission, comprehensive benefits, career paths.
Locations: Lexington, Frankfort, Central Kentucky
Address: 1 Saint Joseph Drive, Lexington, KY 40504
Phone: (859) 278-3436
Part of CommonSpirit Health national network. Catholic healthcare serving Central Kentucky.
💡 National network, faith-based mission, Lexington location, comprehensive benefits.
Locations: Northern Kentucky, Florence, Edgewood, Ft. Thomas
Address: 1 Medical Village Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017
Phone: (859) 301-2000
Northern Kentucky's leading health system. Part of Cincinnati metro with excellent benefits.
💡 Northern KY leader, Cincinnati metro access, comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities.
Locations: Louisville
Address: 530 S. Jackson Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (502) 562-3000
University of Louisville affiliated health system. Academic medicine with research focus.
💡 Academic affiliation, research environment, Louisville location, university benefits.
Locations: Owensboro, Western Kentucky
Address: 1201 Pleasant Valley Road, Owensboro, KY 42303
Phone: (270) 417-2000
Western Kentucky's regional health system. Community-focused with strong local ties.
💡 Regional leader, Owensboro lifestyle, community focus, comprehensive benefits.
Locations: Pikeville, Eastern Kentucky
Address: 911 Bypass Road, Pikeville, KY 41501
Phone: (606) 218-3500
Largest hospital in Eastern Kentucky. Serving Appalachian community healthcare needs.
💡 Appalachian community, regional leader, meaningful work, comprehensive benefits.
Locations: Bowling Green
Address: 250 Park Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: (270) 745-1000
South Central Kentucky's largest hospital. Part of Med Center Health network.
💡 Regional hub, WKU community, affordable living, comprehensive benefits.
Locations: Danville, Central Kentucky
Address: 217 S. Third Street, Danville, KY 40422
Phone: (859) 239-1000
Central Kentucky community hospital. Named for pioneering surgeon with historic mission.
💡 Historic mission, community focus, small-city lifestyle, comprehensive benefits.
Patient Services Coordinator • Louisville, Kentucky
"Norton Healthcare is Louisville's best employer. EHIRED certification made me competitive against experienced candidates. The benefits are incredible and Louisville is a great city."
✓ Started at Norton Healthcare earning $36K. Promoted to coordinator within 14 months.
Medical Office Administrator • Lexington, Kentucky
"UK HealthCare offers state benefits that are hard to beat anywhere. EHIRED prepared me for their Epic system. The horse country lifestyle is amazing."
✓ Hired at UK HealthCare earning $34K with full state benefits including pension.
$28000
Build foundational skills. Learn scheduling, EHR systems, billing basics.
$36000
Independent coordination, billing mastery, EHR expertise.
$46000
Team leadership, training responsibilities, specialized functions.
$50,000-$65,000+
Full practice management, multi-site coordination.
1,350+ job openings with Southern affordability. In 6-8 weeks you'll have certification. Within 3-6 months you could be employed at Norton, UK HealthCare, or Baptist Health earning $28K-$44K+ with amazing quality of life.
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Top 5 questions Kentucky MAA job seekers ask most:
Very affordable. Kentucky cost of living is 12% below national average. A $38,000 Kentucky salary equals roughly $44,000-$46,000 purchasing power in average metro areas. Housing especially affordable.
Louisville is larger with Norton Healthcare and UofL Health dominating. Lexington centers on UK HealthCare and Baptist Health. Both pay competitively. Louisville has more openings; Lexington has university town feel.
Absolutely. UK HealthCare offers state employee benefits: pension (KERS), comprehensive health, generous PTO, tuition assistance. These add significant value beyond base salary.
Yes. Pikeville Medical Center and Appalachian Regional Healthcare serve Eastern Kentucky. Competition is lower, cost of living very low, and community healthcare work is 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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