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Higher salary: Certification adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting salary.
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Train first (free), then apply to Missouri openings—and get hired faster.
Missouri offers two major healthcare markets with St. Louis and Kansas City. BJC HealthCare and SSM Health dominate St. Louis. HCA Midwest leads Kansas City. Washington University/Barnes-Jewish provides academic prestige. Affordable living in both metros with competitive salaries.
Entry-Level (Year 0-1)
$30000
Mid-Level (Year 1-3)
$40000
Senior (Year 3+)
$50000
Location (St. Louis/KC 10-15% above outstate), employer (Barnes-Jewish, BJC pay premium), certifications (add $2,500-$4,000), bilingual Spanish (adds $2,000-$3,500).
Top 10 employers hiring MAAs in Missouri account for 70% of all openings:
Locations: St. Louis metro - 14 hospitals
Address: 4901 Forest Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 286-2000
St. Louis's largest health system. Includes #11 ranked Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
💡 Largest STL system, Barnes-Jewish prestige, excellent benefits, career paths.
Locations: St. Louis, Mid-Missouri - 8 hospitals
Address: 10101 Woodfield Lane, St. Louis, MO 63132
Phone: (314) 994-7800
Catholic health system serving Missouri and surrounding states. Strong mission focus.
💡 Faith-based mission, multiple locations, comprehensive benefits, career mobility.
Locations: Kansas City metro - 13 hospitals
Address: 5440 W. 110th Street, Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone: (913) 541-5000
Kansas City's largest health system. Part of HCA Healthcare national network.
💡 KC leader, HCA network resources, tuition assistance, career mobility.
Locations: St. Louis, Springfield, statewide - 11 hospitals
Address: 14528 S. Outer 40, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: (314) 579-6100
Catholic health system with strong Missouri presence. Innovative virtual care leader.
💡 Statewide presence, faith-based mission, innovation leader, comprehensive benefits.
Locations: Kansas City metro - 11 hospitals
Address: 4401 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: (816) 932-2000
Premier Kansas City health system. Mid-America Heart Institute is nationally recognized.
💡 KC prestige, heart care excellence, comprehensive benefits, career paths.
Locations: Columbia
Address: 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212
Phone: (573) 882-4141
Missouri's academic medical center. State employee benefits with MU affiliation.
💡 State benefits, academic prestige, Mizzou community, college town lifestyle.
Locations: Springfield, Southwest Missouri - 6 hospitals
Address: 1423 N. Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802
Phone: (417) 269-3000
Southwest Missouri's leading health system. Community-owned with strong regional presence.
💡 Springfield leader, community ownership, Ozarks lifestyle, comprehensive benefits.
Locations: St. Joseph, Northwest Missouri
Address: 5325 Faraon Street, St. Joseph, MO 64506
Phone: (816) 271-6000
Northwest Missouri's regional health system. Community-focused healthcare.
💡 Regional leader, community focus, affordable living, comprehensive benefits.
Locations: St. Louis metro, multiple locations
Address: 12303 DePaul Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044
Phone: (314) 344-6000
Part of Ascension national network. Catholic healthcare serving St. Louis communities.
💡 National network mobility, faith-based mission, STL locations, career advancement.
Locations: Kansas City
Address: 2301 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: (816) 404-1000
Kansas City's public safety-net hospital. Diverse patient population with county benefits.
💡 Public sector benefits, diverse experience, pension available, KC location.
Patient Services Coordinator • St. Louis, Missouri
"Barnes-Jewish is a top-15 hospital nationally. BJC hired me right after EHIRED certification. The Washington University affiliation opens so many doors."
✓ Started at BJC HealthCare earning $40K. Working at a nationally ranked system.
Medical Office Administrator • Kansas City, Missouri
"Kansas City is underrated - great BBQ, affordable housing, and solid healthcare jobs. HCA Midwest has so many locations I had options for my commute."
✓ Hired at HCA Midwest earning $36K. Loving KC lifestyle and career stability.
$30000
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.
2,000+ job openings in two major metros. In 6-8 weeks you'll have certification. Within 3-6 months you could be employed at BJC, HCA Midwest, or Mercy earning $30K-$46K+.
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Top 5 questions Missouri MAA job seekers ask most:
St. Louis is slightly larger with BJC (Barnes-Jewish) and SSM dominating. Kansas City has HCA Midwest and Saint Luke's. Both metros have similar cost of living and pay competitively. Choose based on location preference.
Competitive but achievable. BJC hires 195+ MAAs annually. Barnes-Jewish is #11 nationally, attracting many applicants. Proper training improves your chances. Washington University affiliation adds prestige.
Yes. Springfield (CoxHealth, Mercy), Columbia (MU Health), St. Joseph (Mosaic) all have consistent demand. Competition is lower, cost of living even better. Columbia offers state employee benefits.
CoxHealth and Mercy dominate Springfield with 180+ annual MAA openings. Ozarks lifestyle with very affordable living. Growing market with less competition than STL/KC.
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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