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620+

Annual Job Openings

$39200

Median Salary

5-7%

Annual Growth Rate

$0

Cost to Train

6-8

Weeks to Complete

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

Medical Administrative Assistant Job Market in Nebraska

Why Nebraska is Hiring

Nebraska's healthcare market centers on Omaha with Nebraska Medicine and CHI Health dominating. Lincoln has Bryan Health and CHI presence. UNMC is internationally recognized. Very affordable living with strong community values. Low unemployment state.

Top Job Markets

[{"region": "Omaha Metro", "openings": "360+", "percentage": "55-62%"}, {"region": "Lincoln Area", "openings": "130+", "percentage": "19-23%"}, {"region": "Grand Island/Central NE", "openings": "45+", "percentage": "6-8%"}, {"region": "Scottsbluff/Western NE", "openings": "30+", "percentage": "4-6%"}]

MAA Salary in Nebraska

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-Level (Year 0-1)

$30000

Mid-Level (Year 1-3)

$38000

Senior (Year 3+)

$46000

What Affects Your Salary

Location (Omaha pays 10-15% above outstate), employer (Nebraska Medicine, Methodist pay premium), certifications (add $2,000-$3,500). Nebraska cost of living is 10% below national average.

Top 10 MAA Employers in Nebraska

Top 10 employers hiring MAAs in Nebraska account for 80% of all openings:

#1. Nebraska Medicine

95

Locations: Omaha, Bellevue, statewide clinics

Address: 987400 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198

Phone: (402) 552-2000

Nebraska's academic medical center. UNMC affiliation with international recognition.

💡 Academic prestige, UNMC affiliation, comprehensive benefits, research environment.

#2. CHI Health

130

Locations: Omaha, Lincoln, statewide - 14 hospitals

Address: 12809 W. Dodge Road, Omaha, NE 68154

Phone: (402) 343-4500

Part of CommonSpirit Health. Catholic healthcare with extensive Nebraska presence.

💡 Statewide network, national CommonSpirit resources, faith-based mission, career mobility.

#3. Methodist Health System

75

Locations: Omaha metro - 3 hospitals

Address: 8303 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68114

Phone: (402) 354-4000

Omaha's faith-based health system. Methodist tradition with community focus.

💡 Omaha leader, faith-based mission, comprehensive benefits, community focus.

#4. Bryan Health

60

Locations: Lincoln - 2 hospitals

Address: 1600 S. 48th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506

Phone: (402) 481-1111

Lincoln's locally-owned health system. Community-focused with strong local ties.

💡 Lincoln leader, community ownership, university town, comprehensive benefits.

#5. Children's Hospital & Medical Center

40

Locations: Omaha

Address: 8200 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68114

Phone: (402) 955-5400

Region's premier pediatric hospital. Nationally ranked children's healthcare.

💡 Pediatric specialty, meaningful work, regional leader, comprehensive benefits.

#6. Mary Lanning Healthcare

25

Locations: Hastings, South Central Nebraska

Address: 715 N. St. Joseph Avenue, Hastings, NE 68901

Phone: (402) 463-4521

South Central Nebraska's regional hospital. Community-owned healthcare.

💡 Regional hospital, community ownership, affordable living, comprehensive benefits.

#7. CHI Health Good Samaritan

30

Locations: Kearney, Central Nebraska

Address: 10 E. 31st Street, Kearney, NE 68847

Phone: (308) 865-7100

Central Nebraska's regional medical center. Part of CHI Health network.

💡 Regional center, CHI network, UNK college town, affordable living.

#8. Regional West Medical Center

22

Locations: Scottsbluff, Western Nebraska

Address: 4021 Avenue B, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Phone: (308) 635-3711

Western Nebraska's regional health system. Serving the Panhandle region.

💡 Regional leader, Western NE hub, very affordable living, comprehensive benefits.

#9. Great Plains Health

20

Locations: North Platte

Address: 601 W. Leota Street, North Platte, NE 69101

Phone: (308) 696-8000

West Central Nebraska's community hospital. Serving railroad heritage community.

💡 Community hospital, railroad town, affordable living, meaningful work.

#10. Fremont Health

18

Locations: Fremont

Address: 450 E. 23rd Street, Fremont, NE 68025

Phone: (402) 721-1610

Part of Methodist Health System. Serving Dodge County community.

💡 Methodist network, near Omaha, community hospital, comprehensive benefits.

Success Stories: Nebraska MAA Graduates

Jennifer T.

Patient Services Coordinator • Omaha, Nebraska

"Nebraska Medicine has UNMC - one of the most respected medical schools in the country. EHIRED certification helped me get in. The academic environment is incredible."

✓ Started at Nebraska Medicine earning $38K with comprehensive benefits.

Ryan P.

Medical Office Administrator • Lincoln, Nebraska

"Lincoln is the perfect size - Big Red football, affordable housing, and Bryan Health offered me a great job. EHIRED prepared me perfectly for their systems."

✓ Hired at Bryan Health earning $34K. Loving the Lincoln lifestyle.

MAA Career Progression in Nebraska

Year 0-1: Entry-Level MAA

$30000

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

Year 1-3: MAA (Experienced)

$38000

Independent coordination, billing mastery, EHR expertise.

Year 3-5: Senior MAA / Lead

$46000

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 Nebraska Today

620+ job openings with Midwest affordability. In 6-8 weeks you'll have certification. Within 3-6 months you could be employed at Nebraska Medicine, CHI Health, or Bryan Health earning $30K-$44K+.

In 6-8 Weeks You'll Have:

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

Within 3-6 Months You Could Be:

  • ✓ Employed at a top Nebraska healthcare facility
  • ✓ Earning $30000 annually
  • ✓ On a clear career advancement path
  • ✓ Building a stable healthcare career

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Frequently Asked Questions: MAA Jobs in Nebraska

Top 5 questions Nebraska MAA job seekers ask most:

Q1: How does Nebraska cost of living compare?

Excellent value. Nebraska cost of living is 10% below national average. Omaha and Lincoln are both affordable compared to similar-sized metros. A $39,000 Nebraska salary has purchasing power equal to $44,000-$46,000 in average metro areas.

Q2: What makes Nebraska Medicine special?

UNMC (University of Nebraska Medical Center) is internationally recognized for infectious disease, transplant, and cancer research. They were at forefront of Ebola response. Academic prestige with comprehensive benefits.

Q3: Is CHI Health the same as Catholic Health Initiatives?

CHI Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, formed when Catholic Health Initiatives merged with Dignity Health. They have 14 Nebraska hospitals and are the state's largest health system by locations.

Q4: Are there opportunities in rural Nebraska?

Yes. Nebraska has strong rural hospital network in Kearney, Hastings, North Platte, Scottsbluff. Competition is lower, cost of living very affordable. Community healthcare work is meaningful.

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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