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Higher salary: Certification adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting salary.
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New Orleans and Baton Rouge anchor Louisiana's healthcare market. Ochsner Health is the dominant statewide employer. LCMC Health leads New Orleans. LSU and Tulane provide academic medicine. Bilingual French/Spanish skills valued in some regions.
Entry-Level (Year 0-1)
$28000
Mid-Level (Year 1-3)
$36000
Senior (Year 3+)
$46000
Location (New Orleans 10-15% above rural), employer (Ochsner, LCMC pay premium), bilingual skills (French Cajun, Spanish add value), certifications (add $2,000-$3,500).
Top 10 employers hiring MAAs in Louisiana account for 70% of all openings:
Locations: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, statewide - 46 hospitals
Address: 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Phone: (504) 842-3000
Louisiana's largest health system with 46 hospitals. Forbes top employer with exceptional benefits.
💡 Largest Louisiana system, statewide presence, excellent benefits, career paths.
Locations: New Orleans metro - 10 hospitals
Address: 200 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: (504) 899-9511
New Orleans' locally-owned health system. Includes Children's Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center.
💡 New Orleans focused, locally owned, diverse facilities, community commitment.
Locations: Baton Rouge
Address: 5000 Hennessy Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: (225) 765-6565
Baton Rouge's largest hospital. Part of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System.
💡 Baton Rouge leader, faith-based mission, comprehensive benefits, career growth.
Locations: New Orleans, Shreveport
Address: 433 Bolivar Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 568-4808
Louisiana State University's academic health system. State employee benefits with research focus.
💡 State benefits, academic prestige, research environment, LSU affiliation.
Locations: Shreveport, Bossier City, Northwest Louisiana
Address: 2600 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71103
Phone: (318) 212-4000
Northwest Louisiana's largest health system. Regional leader with strong community roots.
💡 Northwest LA leader, comprehensive benefits, regional hub, community focus.
Locations: Shreveport, Alexandria, Lake Charles
Address: 1453 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71105
Phone: (318) 681-5000
Part of CHRISTUS Health national network. Catholic healthcare across Louisiana.
💡 National network, faith-based mission, multiple locations, comprehensive benefits.
Locations: New Orleans
Address: 1415 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 988-5263
Tulane University's teaching hospital. Academic medicine with research opportunities.
💡 Academic prestige, Tulane affiliation, research focus, New Orleans location.
Locations: Lafayette, Acadiana region
Address: 1214 Coolidge Boulevard, Lafayette, LA 70503
Phone: (337) 289-7991
Acadiana's leading health system. Now part of Ochsner network with expanded resources.
💡 Acadiana hub, Ochsner network, Cajun Country culture, comprehensive benefits.
Locations: Baton Rouge
Address: 3600 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: (225) 387-7000
Part of General Health System. Community hospital serving Baton Rouge for over 100 years.
💡 Historic Baton Rouge presence, community focus, comprehensive benefits.
Locations: Houma, Bayou Region
Address: 8166 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360
Phone: (985) 873-4141
Bayou Region's community hospital. Serving Terrebonne Parish and surrounding areas.
💡 Bayou community, regional hospital, Cajun culture, comprehensive benefits.
Patient Services Coordinator • New Orleans, Louisiana
"Ochsner Health is everywhere in Louisiana, which gave me options. EHIRED certification was exactly what they wanted. New Orleans culture is incredible - food, music, festivals all year."
✓ Started at Ochsner earning $36K. Love the NOLA lifestyle with stable healthcare career.
Medical Office Administrator • Baton Rouge, Louisiana
"Our Lady of the Lake is Baton Rouge's top hospital. EHIRED prepared me perfectly for their interview. LSU games, great food, affordable living - what's not to love?"
✓ Hired at Our Lady of the Lake earning $33K. Living well in Louisiana's capital.
$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.
1,420+ job openings with Southern affordability and unique culture. In 6-8 weeks you'll have certification. Within 3-6 months you could be employed at Ochsner, LCMC, or Our Lady of the Lake earning $28K-$44K+.
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Top 5 questions Louisiana MAA job seekers ask most:
Very affordable. Louisiana cost of living is 10% below national average. A $38,000 Louisiana salary equals roughly $43,000-$45,000 purchasing power in average metros. Housing especially affordable outside New Orleans.
Ochsner is competitive but actively hiring 220+ MAAs annually. As Louisiana's largest system with 46 hospitals, opportunities are abundant. Certification significantly improves chances.
New Orleans has Ochsner and LCMC dominating, with unique culture. Baton Rouge centers on Our Lady of the Lake and General Health. New Orleans pays slightly higher; Baton Rouge is more affordable.
Yes, in certain areas. Cajun French is valued in Acadiana (Lafayette area). Spanish is valuable statewide. Vietnamese is helpful in New Orleans. Bilingual abilities can add $1,500-$3,000 to salary.
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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