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Medical Administrative Assistant Jobs in Michigan

3200+ job openings • $42600 average salary • 6-8% job growth

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3200+

Annual Job Openings

$42600

Median Salary

6-8%

Annual Growth Rate

$0

Cost to Train

6-8

Weeks to Complete

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

Medical Administrative Assistant Job Market in Michigan

Why Michigan is Hiring

Michigan boasts major healthcare systems with Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor as key hubs. Beaumont, Henry Ford, and Michigan Medicine dominate hiring. University of Michigan is world-renowned. Affordable living compared to coastal states with competitive salaries.

Top Job Markets

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MAA Salary in Michigan

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-Level (Year 0-1)

$32000

Mid-Level (Year 1-3)

$42000

Senior (Year 3+)

$52000

What Affects Your Salary

Location (Ann Arbor/Detroit pay 10-15% above outstate), employer (Michigan Medicine, Beaumont pay premium), certifications (add $2,500-$4,000), bilingual Arabic (valuable in Dearborn area).

Top 10 MAA Employers in Michigan

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

#1. Corewell Health (Beaumont + Spectrum)

380

Locations: Detroit, Grand Rapids, statewide - 22 hospitals

Address: 100 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: (616) 391-1774

Michigan's largest health system after Beaumont-Spectrum merger. Statewide presence with comprehensive benefits.

💡 Largest MI system, statewide locations, excellent benefits, career mobility.

#2. Michigan Medicine (U-M Health)

220

Locations: Ann Arbor, statewide clinics

Address: 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Phone: (734) 936-4000

Top-ranked academic medical center. #5 hospital nationally (U.S. News). University of Michigan affiliation.

💡 World-class prestige, #5 national ranking, university benefits, research environment.

#3. Henry Ford Health

195

Locations: Detroit, Southeast Michigan - 6 hospitals

Address: 2799 W. Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202

Phone: (313) 916-2600

Major Detroit health system with strong community roots. Comprehensive benefits and career paths.

💡 Detroit leader, comprehensive benefits, innovation focus, career advancement.

#4. Trinity Health Michigan

150

Locations: Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Pontiac, Livonia

Address: 200 Jefferson Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: (616) 685-5000

Part of national Trinity Health system. Catholic healthcare with multiple Michigan locations.

💡 National network, faith-based mission, multiple locations, comprehensive benefits.

#5. Ascension Michigan

140

Locations: Detroit, Flint, Kalamazoo, statewide

Address: 27100 W. Eleven Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48033

Phone: (248) 849-3000

Part of Ascension national network. Catholic healthcare serving Michigan communities.

💡 National Ascension network, faith-based mission, statewide presence, career mobility.

#6. McLaren Health Care

130

Locations: Flint, Lansing, Northern Michigan - 14 hospitals

Address: G-3235 Beecher Road, Flint, MI 48532

Phone: (810) 342-2000

Large Michigan-based system with strong outstate presence. Regional leader in mid-Michigan.

💡 Michigan-focused, outstate opportunities, comprehensive benefits, regional leader.

#7. Bronson Healthcare

75

Locations: Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Southwest Michigan

Address: 601 John Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Phone: (269) 341-7654

Southwest Michigan's regional health system. Community-focused with strong local roots.

💡 Regional leader, Kalamazoo lifestyle, community focus, comprehensive benefits.

#8. Munson Healthcare

55

Locations: Traverse City, Northern Michigan

Address: 1105 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI 49684

Phone: (231) 935-5000

Northern Michigan's regional health system. Beautiful location with resort area lifestyle.

💡 Traverse City lifestyle, Northern MI leader, outdoor recreation, comprehensive benefits.

#9. Sparrow Health System

70

Locations: Lansing, Mid-Michigan

Address: 1215 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912

Phone: (517) 364-1000

Capital region's leading health system. Part of University of Michigan Health network.

💡 Capital city, U-M Health network, comprehensive benefits, MSU community.

#10. ProMedica

50

Locations: Monroe, Southeast Michigan/Toledo area

Address: 100 Madison Avenue, Toledo, OH 43604

Phone: (419) 291-2000

Regional system serving Michigan/Ohio border. Opportunities in Monroe County.

💡 Bi-state opportunities, regional system, comprehensive benefits, Monroe County access.

Success Stories: Michigan MAA Graduates

Aisha M.

Patient Services Coordinator • Ann Arbor, Michigan

"Michigan Medicine is a top-5 hospital nationally. EHIRED certification helped me compete against candidates with degrees. The university benefits are incredible - tuition assistance for my kids too."

✓ Started at Michigan Medicine earning $44K with full university benefits.

David K.

Medical Office Administrator • Grand Rapids, Michigan

"West Michigan is so affordable compared to Detroit. Corewell Health (formerly Spectrum) offered great pay with lower cost of living. I bought a house within two years."

✓ Hired at Corewell Health earning $38K. Homeowner in affordable Grand Rapids.

MAA Career Progression in Michigan

Year 0-1: Entry-Level MAA

$32000

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

Year 1-3: MAA (Experienced)

$42000

Independent coordination, billing mastery, EHR expertise.

Year 3-5: Senior MAA / Lead

$52000

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 Michigan Today

3,200+ job openings at major health systems. In 6-8 weeks you'll have certification. Within 3-6 months you could be employed at Michigan Medicine, Corewell, or Henry Ford earning $32K-$48K+.

In 6-8 Weeks You'll Have:

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

Within 3-6 Months You Could Be:

  • ✓ Employed at a top Michigan healthcare facility
  • ✓ Earning $32000 annually
  • ✓ On a clear career advancement path
  • ✓ Building a stable healthcare career

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Frequently Asked Questions: MAA Jobs in Michigan

Top 5 questions Michigan MAA job seekers ask most:

Q1: Is Michigan Medicine hard to get into?

Competitive but actively hiring 220+ MAAs annually. As a top-5 hospital, they attract many applicants. Proper training and certification improves chances. University benefits make it worth pursuing.

Q2: How do Detroit and Grand Rapids markets compare?

Detroit has more openings with Corewell, Henry Ford, and Ascension. Grand Rapids (Corewell, Trinity) is growing fast with lower cost of living. Both pay competitively for the region.

Q3: What happened with the Beaumont-Spectrum merger?

They merged to form Corewell Health, now Michigan's largest system with 22 hospitals. More locations means more opportunities and career mobility across the state.

Q4: Are bilingual skills valuable in Michigan?

Yes, especially Arabic in Dearborn/Detroit area (largest Arab-American population in US). Spanish is valuable statewide. Bilingual abilities can add $2,000-$4,000 to salary.

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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