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1350+

Annual Job Openings

$38400

Median Salary

6-8%

Annual Growth Rate

$0

Cost to Train

6-8

Weeks to Complete

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

Medical Administrative Assistant Job Market in Kentucky

Why Kentucky is Hiring

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.

Top Job Markets

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MAA Salary in Kentucky

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-Level (Year 0-1)

$28000

Mid-Level (Year 1-3)

$36000

Senior (Year 3+)

$46000

What Affects Your Salary

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 MAA Employers in Kentucky

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

#1. Norton Healthcare

145

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.

#2. UK HealthCare

110

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.

#3. Baptist Health

120

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.

#4. CHI Saint Joseph Health

75

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.

#5. St. Elizabeth Healthcare

85

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.

#6. UofL Health

90

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.

#7. Owensboro Health

40

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.

#8. Pikeville Medical Center

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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.

#9. The Medical Center at Bowling Green

40

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.

#10. Ephraim McDowell Health

25

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.

Success Stories: Kentucky MAA Graduates

Ashley R.

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.

Tyler M.

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.

MAA Career Progression in Kentucky

Year 0-1: Entry-Level MAA

$28000

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

Year 1-3: MAA (Experienced)

$36000

Independent coordination, billing mastery, EHR expertise.

Year 3-5: Senior MAA / Lead

$46000

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 Kentucky Today

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.

In 6-8 Weeks You'll Have:

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

Within 3-6 Months You Could Be:

  • ✓ Employed at a top Kentucky healthcare facility
  • ✓ Earning $28000 annually
  • ✓ On a clear career advancement path
  • ✓ Building a stable healthcare career

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Frequently Asked Questions: MAA Jobs in Kentucky

Top 5 questions Kentucky MAA job seekers ask most:

Q1: How affordable is Kentucky compared to other states?

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.

Q2: What's the difference between Louisville and Lexington markets?

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.

Q3: Are UK HealthCare state benefits worth it?

Absolutely. UK HealthCare offers state employee benefits: pension (KERS), comprehensive health, generous PTO, tuition assistance. These add significant value beyond base salary.

Q4: Are there opportunities in Eastern Kentucky?

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.

Q5: What does EHIRED certification prepare me for?

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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