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Higher salary: Certification adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting salary.
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Maine's healthcare market centers on Portland and Bangor. MaineHealth dominates as the state's largest employer. Northern Light Health serves northern and eastern regions. Aging population drives consistent demand. Rural healthcare offers unique opportunities.
Entry-Level (Year 0-1)
$32000
Mid-Level (Year 1-3)
$40000
Senior (Year 3+)
$50000
Location (Portland 10-15% above rural), employer (MaineHealth, MaineMed pay premium), certifications (add $2,500-$4,000). Rural positions may include housing assistance.
Top 10 employers hiring MAAs in Maine account for 80% of all openings:
Locations: Portland, statewide - 9 hospitals
Address: 110 Free Street, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 661-0111
Maine's largest health system and employer. Includes Maine Medical Center, the state's premier hospital.
💡 Largest Maine system, excellent benefits, career paths, Maine Med prestige.
Locations: Bangor, statewide - 10 hospitals
Address: 43 Whiting Hill Road, Brewer, ME 04412
Phone: (207) 973-7000
Second-largest Maine health system. Strong presence in northern and eastern Maine.
💡 Northern/Eastern Maine leader, comprehensive benefits, rural opportunities.
Locations: Portland
Address: 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102
Phone: (207) 662-0111
Maine's largest hospital and only Level I trauma center. Part of MaineHealth system.
💡 Premier Maine hospital, trauma center, academic affiliation, top benefits.
Locations: Lewiston, Auburn
Address: 300 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: (207) 795-0111
Androscoggin County's regional health system. Community-focused healthcare.
💡 Lewiston/Auburn hub, community focus, comprehensive benefits, regional leader.
Locations: Bangor
Address: 489 State Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: (207) 973-7000
Bangor's primary hospital. Part of Northern Light Health with regional reach.
💡 Bangor hub, Northern Light benefits, regional trauma center, career growth.
Locations: Augusta, Waterville
Address: 35 Medical Center Parkway, Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: (207) 626-1000
Central Maine's regional health system. Serving Kennebec Valley community.
💡 Capital region, community focus, comprehensive benefits, regional presence.
Locations: Lewiston
Address: 318 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: (207) 777-8100
Part of Covenant Health. Catholic hospital serving Androscoggin County.
💡 Faith-based mission, Lewiston location, Covenant Health network.
Locations: Rockport, Midcoast Maine
Address: 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport, ME 04856
Phone: (207) 921-8000
Part of MaineHealth. Serving beautiful Midcoast Maine region.
💡 Coastal lifestyle, MaineHealth benefits, Midcoast community.
Locations: York, Southern Maine
Address: 15 Hospital Drive, York, ME 03909
Phone: (207) 363-4321
Community hospital serving Southern Maine beaches and seacoast.
💡 Seacoast lifestyle, community hospital, beach community.
Locations: Bar Harbor
Address: 10 Wayman Lane, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Phone: (207) 288-5081
Critical access hospital near Acadia National Park. Unique island healthcare.
💡 Acadia National Park, island community, unique lifestyle, meaningful work.
Patient Services Coordinator • Portland, Maine
"Maine Medical Center is Maine's best hospital. EHIRED certification helped me stand out from other applicants. Portland is an amazing city - great food, culture, and ocean access."
✓ Started at Maine Med earning $40K. Living the Portland lifestyle with great career.
Medical Office Administrator • Bangor, Maine
"I wanted to be near Acadia National Park. Northern Light Health in Bangor gave me stable career with outdoor lifestyle. EHIRED made the transition from retail possible."
✓ Hired at Northern Light earning $36K. Hiking Acadia on weekends is priceless.
$32000
Build foundational skills. Learn scheduling, EHR systems, billing basics.
$40000
Independent coordination, billing mastery, EHR expertise.
$50000
Team leadership, training responsibilities, specialized functions.
$50,000-$65,000+
Full practice management, multi-site coordination.
480+ job openings with exceptional quality of life. In 6-8 weeks you'll have certification. Within 3-6 months you could be employed at MaineHealth or Northern Light earning $32K-$46K+ with Maine lifestyle.
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Top 5 questions Maine MAA job seekers ask most:
No. Portland has most openings, but Bangor (Northern Light), Lewiston (Central Maine), and Augusta (MaineGeneral) all have consistent demand. Competition is lower outside Portland.
Much more affordable. Portland is 20-30% cheaper than Boston. Rural Maine is significantly more affordable. Many healthcare workers relocate from Boston for better quality of life.
Yes! Maine has many critical access hospitals in rural areas. Competition is lower, some offer housing assistance, and community healthcare work is meaningful. Northern Light serves many rural areas.
Unique lifestyle. Mount Desert Island Hospital in Bar Harbor offers healthcare career with world-class outdoor access. Seasonal tourism affects patient mix. Housing can be tight in summer.
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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