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Higher salary: Certification adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting salary.
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Mississippi offers exceptional affordability with growing healthcare needs. Jackson metro dominates with UMMC and Baptist Health. Gulf Coast has steady tourism-driven demand. Rural areas have significant healthcare access challenges creating opportunities. Your dollar stretches furthest here.
Entry-Level (Year 0-1)
$26000
Mid-Level (Year 1-3)
$34000
Senior (Year 3+)
$42000
Location (Jackson pays 10-15% above rural), employer (UMMC, Baptist pay premium), certifications (add $1,500-$3,000). Mississippi has America's lowest cost of living - salaries stretch 20-30% further than coastal states.
Top 10 employers hiring MAAs in Mississippi account for 70% of all openings:
Locations: Jackson, statewide clinics
Address: 2500 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: (601) 984-1000
Mississippi's only academic medical center. State employee benefits with university affiliation.
💡 State benefits, academic prestige, pension available, job security, career paths.
Locations: Jackson, North Mississippi - 6 hospitals
Address: 1225 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: (601) 968-1000
Major regional health system spanning Mississippi and Tennessee. Faith-based care.
💡 Regional network, faith-based mission, comprehensive benefits, multiple locations.
Locations: Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Gulf Coast
Address: 2809 Denny Avenue, Pascagoula, MS 39581
Phone: (228) 809-5000
Gulf Coast's largest health system. County-owned with excellent benefits.
💡 Gulf Coast lifestyle, county benefits, beaches nearby, regional leader.
Locations: Gulfport
Address: 4500 13th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501
Phone: (228) 867-4000
Gulf Coast regional medical center. Community-owned hospital serving coastal Mississippi.
💡 Beach lifestyle, community ownership, regional hospital, comprehensive benefits.
Locations: Tupelo, Northeast Mississippi - 6 hospitals
Address: 830 S. Gloster Street, Tupelo, MS 38801
Phone: (662) 377-3000
Northeast Mississippi's regional health system. Community-owned with strong local ties.
💡 Regional leader, community ownership, Tupelo birthplace of Elvis, affordable living.
Locations: Hattiesburg
Address: 6051 US Highway 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 288-7000
South Mississippi's largest hospital. Regional referral center serving Pine Belt region.
💡 Regional center, USM college town, affordable living, comprehensive benefits.
Locations: Jackson, Vicksburg, Natchez, multiple locations
Address: 1850 Chadwick Drive, Jackson, MS 39204
Phone: (601) 376-1000
Community Health Systems network in Mississippi. Multiple locations across the state.
💡 CHS network resources, multiple locations, career mobility, tuition assistance.
Locations: Corinth, Northeast Mississippi
Address: 611 Alcorn Drive, Corinth, MS 38834
Phone: (662) 293-1000
Community hospital serving Alcorn County. Small-town healthcare with personal touch.
💡 Small-town lifestyle, community hospital, very affordable living, meaningful work.
Locations: Meridian
Address: 2124 14th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 553-6000
East-central Mississippi's regional hospital. Serving Meridian community.
💡 Regional hospital, Meridian hub, affordable living, community focus.
Locations: Laurel
Address: 1220 Jefferson Street, Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: (601) 426-4000
Jones County community hospital. Serving South Central Mississippi.
💡 Community hospital, HGTV Hometown city, very affordable, meaningful work.
Patient Services Coordinator • Jackson, Mississippi
"UMMC is Mississippi's top hospital. EHIRED certification helped me get state benefits - pension, healthcare, the whole package. My cost of living is so low I'm saving more than friends in Atlanta."
✓ Started at UMMC earning $32K with full state benefits. Saving 30% of income.
Medical Office Administrator • Gulfport, Mississippi
"I moved from Florida for the Gulf Coast lifestyle at half the cost. Memorial Hospital hired me right away. Same beaches, way more affordable."
✓ Hired at Memorial Gulfport earning $30K. Beach lifestyle on a budget.
$26000
Build foundational skills. Learn scheduling, EHR systems, billing basics.
$34000
Independent coordination, billing mastery, EHR expertise.
$42000
Team leadership, training responsibilities, specialized functions.
$50,000-$65,000+
Full practice management, multi-site coordination.
720+ job openings with America's lowest cost of living. In 6-8 weeks you'll have certification. Within 3-6 months you could be employed at UMMC or Baptist earning $26K-$40K+ with exceptional purchasing power.
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Top 5 questions Mississippi MAA job seekers ask most:
Yes, when adjusted for cost of living. Mississippi has America's lowest cost of living. A $35,000 Mississippi salary has purchasing power equal to $45,000-$50,000 in expensive coastal cities. Housing is especially affordable.
UMMC offers state benefits (pension, comprehensive health) that are hard to beat. Baptist Memorial and North Mississippi Health Services also offer excellent packages. UMMC has academic prestige; others may have less competition.
Growing steadily. Singing River and Memorial Gulfport serve tourism-driven population. Beach lifestyle with affordable cost of living. Casino industry drives some healthcare demand. Hurricane risk is a consideration.
Yes. Mississippi has strong community hospital network. Competition is lower in smaller cities. Cost of living is extremely affordable. Community impact is meaningful. Consider Tupelo, Hattiesburg, Meridian.
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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