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1,500+ job openings • $43200 average salary • 9% job growth

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1,500+

Annual Job Openings

$43200

Median Salary

9%

Annual Growth Rate

$0

Cost to Train

6-8

Weeks to Complete

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

MAA Job Market in Oregon

Why Oregon is Hiring

Oregon's healthcare sector is growing rapidly, driven by Portland metro expansion and population influx. Major systems including Providence, Legacy, and OHSU compete for talent. Portland dominates with 65% of openings, but Eugene, Salem, and Bend offer strong markets with lower costs. No sales tax adds value to wages. Strong union presence in major systems.

Top Job Markets

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MAA Salary in Oregon

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-Level (Year 0-1)

$38000

Mid-Level (Year 1-3)

$43200

Senior (Year 3+)

$50000

What Affects Your Salary

Portland pays highest ($40k-$52k) but housing costs are significant. Bend pays well due to desirability. Eugene and Salem offer good wages with lower costs. Union representation common. OHSU as academic center pays premium rates.

Top 10 MAA Employers in Oregon

Oregon's major health systems offer diverse opportunities:

#1. Providence Health & Services Oregon

180

Locations: Portland, Statewide

Address: 4400 NE Halsey Street, Portland, OR 97213

Phone: (503) 215-1111

Oregon's largest health system. 8 hospitals with extensive ambulatory network.

💡 Largest system, statewide reach, strong benefits, career mobility.

#2. OHSU

120

Locations: Portland

Address: 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239

Phone: (503) 494-8311

Oregon's only academic health center. Premier research and specialty care.

💡 Academic prestige, state benefits, tuition assistance, research environment.

#3. Legacy Health

100

Locations: Portland Metro

Address: 1919 NW Lovejoy Street, Portland, OR 97209

Phone: (503) 415-5600

Major Portland system with 6 hospitals. Randall Children's Hospital.

💡 Portland focus, community mission, comprehensive benefits.

#4. Kaiser Permanente Northwest

90

Locations: Portland Metro

Address: 500 NE Multnomah Street, Portland, OR 97232

Phone: (503) 813-2000

Integrated health system with exceptional benefits including pension.

💡 Industry-best benefits, pension + 401k, union representation, job security.

#5. PeaceHealth

65

Locations: Eugene, Springfield

Address: 1255 Hilyard Street, Eugene, OR 97401

Phone: (541) 686-7300

Pacific Northwest Catholic system. Major Eugene presence.

💡 Eugene market leader, faith-based mission, college town lifestyle.

#6. Salem Health

50

Locations: Salem

Address: 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, OR 97301

Phone: (503) 561-5200

Mid-Valley regional system serving Oregon's capital.

💡 Capital city, community focus, reasonable cost of living.

#7. St. Charles Health System

45

Locations: Bend, Redmond, Madras

Address: 2500 NE Neff Road, Bend, OR 97701

Phone: (541) 382-4321

Central Oregon's regional system serving booming Bend area.

💡 Bend lifestyle, outdoor recreation access, growing market.

#8. Asante

40

Locations: Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass

Address: 2650 Siskiyou Boulevard, Medford, OR 97504

Phone: (541) 789-7000

Southern Oregon's health network. Three-hospital system.

💡 Southern Oregon lifestyle, affordable living, work-life balance.

#9. Tuality Healthcare

25

Locations: Hillsboro, Forest Grove

Address: 335 SE 8th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123

Phone: (503) 681-1111

Washington County community hospital. OHSU partnership.

💡 Suburban Portland, tech corridor access, OHSU affiliation.

#10. VA Portland Healthcare System

30

Locations: Portland

Address: 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, OR 97239

Phone: (503) 220-8262

Federal VA facility serving Oregon veterans.

💡 Federal benefits, pension, job security, veteran service mission.

Success Stories: Oregon MAA Graduates

Emily Chen

Patient Services Coordinator • OHSU, Portland

"Working at Oregon's academic medical center is challenging and rewarding. OHSU's tuition benefit is incredible—I'm working toward my health informatics degree at 90% discount."

✓ Started at $40k, now coordinator at $48k with tuition benefits.

Jake Thompson

Medical Office Specialist • St. Charles, Bend

"I moved to Bend for the lifestyle and found a great career. I ski in winter, mountain bike in summer, and earn a solid living."

✓ Earning $44k in Bend with access to world-class outdoor recreation.

MAA Career Progression in Oregon

Year 0-1: Entry-Level MAA

$38000

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

Year 1-3: MAA (Experienced)

$43200

Independent coordination, billing mastery, EHR expertise.

Year 3-5: Senior MAA / Lead

$50000

Team leadership, training responsibilities, specialized functions.

Year 5+: Office Manager

$50,000-$65,000+

Full practice management, multi-site coordination.

Start Your Healthcare Career in Oregon

From Portland's major systems to Bend's outdoor lifestyle, Oregon offers 1,500+ MAA opportunities annually. Free training gets you started.

In 6-8 Weeks You'll Have:

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

Within 3-6 Months You Could Be:

  • ✓ Employed at a top Oregon healthcare facility
  • ✓ Earning $38000 annually
  • ✓ On a clear career advancement path
  • ✓ Building a stable healthcare career

✓ Free to enroll ✓ Free to learn ✓ Withdraw anytime ✓ No credit card required

Frequently Asked Questions: MAA Jobs in Oregon

Common questions about MAA careers in Oregon:

Q1: Is Portland affordable for entry-level MAAs?

Portland housing is expensive, but wages are higher. Consider suburbs for lower rents. Eugene, Salem, and Medford offer better affordability.

Q2: How strong is union presence in Oregon?

Significant. SEIU represents many hospital workers. Union positions offer better wages, job security, and benefits.

Q3: Is OHSU worth pursuing?

Yes for academic medicine. OHSU offers state benefits, exceptional tuition assistance, and research environment.

Q4: What's the job outlook for MAAs in Oregon?

Excellent with 9% growth. Population influx drives strong demand. 1,500+ openings annually.

Q5: What does EHIRED certification prepare me for?

EHIRED training covers medical terminology, EHR systems (Epic dominates Oregon), insurance verification, billing basics, and HIPAA compliance.

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