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2100+

Annual Job Openings

$46400

Median Salary

6-8%

Annual Growth Rate

$0

Cost to Train

6-8

Weeks to Complete

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

Medical Administrative Assistant Job Market in Maryland

Why Maryland is Hiring

Baltimore anchors Maryland's healthcare with Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, and MedStar dominating. DC suburbs offer federal and private healthcare. Johns Hopkins is world-renowned. NIH in Bethesda provides federal opportunities. Bilingual Spanish skills increasingly valued.

Top Job Markets

[{"region": "Baltimore Metro", "openings": "1,050+", "percentage": "48-52%"}, {"region": "DC Suburbs (Montgomery/PG)", "openings": "630+", "percentage": "28-32%"}, {"region": "Anne Arundel/Annapolis", "openings": "180+", "percentage": "8-10%"}, {"region": "Frederick/Western MD", "openings": "120+", "percentage": "5-7%"}]

MAA Salary in Maryland

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-Level (Year 0-1)

$34000

Mid-Level (Year 1-3)

$46000

Senior (Year 3+)

$58000

What Affects Your Salary

Location (DC suburbs 15-20% above Baltimore), employer (Hopkins, NIH pay premium), federal positions (outstanding benefits), certifications (add $3,000-$5,000), bilingual Spanish (adds $2,500-$4,500).

Top 10 MAA Employers in Maryland

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

#1. Johns Hopkins Medicine

220

Locations: Baltimore, Columbia, Bethesda, DC

Address: 733 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205

Phone: (410) 955-5000

#3 hospital in nation (U.S. News). World-renowned academic medical center with exceptional prestige.

💡 World-class prestige, top national ranking, excellent benefits, research environment.

#2. University of Maryland Medical System

180

Locations: Baltimore, statewide - 14 hospitals

Address: 22 S. Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone: (410) 328-8667

Maryland's largest health system. Academic affiliation with University of Maryland.

💡 Largest MD system, academic affiliation, statewide presence, career paths.

#3. MedStar Health

160

Locations: Baltimore, DC metro - 10 hospitals

Address: 10980 Grantchester Way, Columbia, MD 21044

Phone: (410) 772-6500

Major regional health system spanning Maryland and DC. Teaching affiliate.

💡 MD/DC presence, comprehensive benefits, teaching affiliation, career mobility.

#4. NIH Clinical Center

45

Locations: Bethesda

Address: 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892

Phone: (301) 496-4000

Nation's largest research hospital. Federal employment with outstanding benefits.

💡 Federal benefits, pension, research environment, world-class prestige, job security.

#5. LifeBridge Health

95

Locations: Baltimore, Carroll County

Address: 2401 W. Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215

Phone: (410) 601-5134

Major Baltimore health system. Includes Sinai Hospital and Northwest Hospital.

💡 Baltimore leader, community focus, comprehensive benefits, career growth.

#6. Adventist HealthCare

75

Locations: Montgomery County - Rockville, Takoma Park

Address: 820 W. Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Phone: (301) 315-3030

Faith-based health system serving DC suburbs. Part of Adventist Health national network.

💡 DC suburbs, faith-based mission, Adventist network, comprehensive benefits.

#7. Holy Cross Health

65

Locations: Silver Spring, Germantown

Address: 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Phone: (301) 754-7000

Part of Trinity Health. Catholic healthcare serving Montgomery County.

💡 DC suburbs, Trinity Health network, faith-based mission, diverse patient population.

#8. Anne Arundel Medical Center

50

Locations: Annapolis

Address: 2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: (443) 481-1000

Part of Luminis Health. Serving Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.

💡 Annapolis lifestyle, Chesapeake Bay community, comprehensive benefits.

#9. Frederick Health

40

Locations: Frederick, Western Maryland

Address: 400 W. 7th Street, Frederick, MD 21701

Phone: (240) 566-3300

Frederick County's community hospital. Growing with DC suburb expansion.

💡 Frederick lifestyle, growing community, more affordable than DC, career growth.

#10. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

35

Locations: Bethesda

Address: 8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20889

Phone: (301) 295-4611

Premier military medical center. Federal civilian positions with outstanding benefits.

💡 Federal benefits, pension, serving military, world-class facility, job security.

Success Stories: Maryland MAA Graduates

Stephanie H.

Patient Services Coordinator • Baltimore, Maryland

"Getting hired at Johns Hopkins felt like winning the lottery. EHIRED certification made me competitive. Working at the #3 hospital in the nation is incredible for my resume."

✓ Started at Johns Hopkins earning $44K. The prestige opens doors everywhere.

Carlos R.

Bilingual Medical Administrator • Silver Spring, Maryland

"My Spanish fluency was valuable in diverse Montgomery County. Holy Cross gave me a bilingual bonus. EHIRED taught me medical Spanish terminology I use every day."

✓ Hired at Holy Cross Health earning $46K with bilingual differential.

MAA Career Progression in Maryland

Year 0-1: Entry-Level MAA

$34000

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

Year 1-3: MAA (Experienced)

$46000

Independent coordination, billing mastery, EHR expertise.

Year 3-5: Senior MAA / Lead

$58000

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 Maryland Today

2,100+ job openings with world-class employers. In 6-8 weeks you'll have certification. Within 3-6 months you could be employed at Johns Hopkins, UMD, or NIH earning $34K-$52K+.

In 6-8 Weeks You'll Have:

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

Within 3-6 Months You Could Be:

  • ✓ Employed at a top Maryland healthcare facility
  • ✓ Earning $34000 annually
  • ✓ On a clear career advancement path
  • ✓ Building a stable healthcare career

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Frequently Asked Questions: MAA Jobs in Maryland

Top 5 questions Maryland MAA job seekers ask most:

Q1: Is Johns Hopkins hard to get into?

Competitive but actively hiring 220+ MAAs annually. World-class prestige attracts many applicants. Certification significantly improves chances. Multiple Hopkins locations offer opportunities.

Q2: How do Baltimore and DC suburbs compare?

DC suburbs (Montgomery, Prince George's) pay 15-20% more but cost of living is higher. Baltimore offers Hopkins/UMD prestige with more affordable housing. Both have excellent opportunities.

Q3: Are federal healthcare jobs (NIH, Walter Reed) worth pursuing?

Absolutely. Federal positions offer outstanding benefits: pension, comprehensive health, job security, loan forgiveness eligibility. Application process is longer but worth it.

Q4: How important is bilingual ability in Maryland?

Increasingly valuable. Montgomery and Prince George's Counties have large Hispanic populations. Bilingual Spanish earns $2,500-$4,500 more. Baltimore diversity also values language skills.

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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