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5,200+

Annual Job Openings

$42400

Median Salary

7%

Annual Growth Rate

$0

Cost to Train

6-8

Weeks to Complete

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

MAA Job Market in Pennsylvania

Why Pennsylvania is Hiring

Pennsylvania is a healthcare giant with world-class institutions in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Jefferson lead globally-recognized academic systems. Philadelphia dominates with 45% of openings, Pittsburgh follows with 25%. Cost of living varies—Philadelphia is expensive while Pittsburgh is very affordable.

Top Job Markets

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MAA Salary in Pennsylvania

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-Level (Year 0-1)

$36000

Mid-Level (Year 1-3)

$42400

Senior (Year 3+)

$50000

What Affects Your Salary

Philadelphia academic centers pay highest ($40k-$54k). Pittsburgh offers excellent purchasing power. Lehigh Valley growing rapidly. Penn and UPMC offer exceptional benefits.

Top 10 MAA Employers in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's nationally-ranked health systems lead hiring:

#1. Penn Medicine

300

Locations: Philadelphia, Chester County

Address: 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Phone: (215) 662-4000

Top 10 hospital nationally. Ivy League academic medical center.

💡 Elite reputation, exceptional benefits, tuition assistance.

#2. UPMC

400

Locations: Pittsburgh, Statewide

Address: 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Phone: (412) 647-8762

One of nation's largest systems. 40+ hospitals with global reach.

💡 Massive system, global recognition, excellent benefits, career mobility.

#3. Jefferson Health

200

Locations: Philadelphia

Address: 111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Phone: (215) 955-6000

Major Philadelphia academic system. 14 hospitals.

💡 Academic prestige, Philadelphia focus, comprehensive benefits.

#4. Geisinger

150

Locations: Danville, Scranton, Central PA

Address: 100 N Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822

Phone: (570) 271-6211

Nationally recognized integrated system. Innovation leader.

💡 Innovation culture, excellent benefits, affordable living.

#5. Temple Health

100

Locations: Philadelphia

Address: 3401 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Phone: (215) 707-2000

Temple University academic center. Safety-net hospital.

💡 Academic environment, diverse population, state benefits.

#6. Allegheny Health Network

180

Locations: Pittsburgh, Western PA

Address: 320 E North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Phone: (412) 359-3131

Highmark-owned system. 14 hospitals in Western PA.

💡 Pittsburgh alternative to UPMC, competitive benefits.

#7. Lehigh Valley Health Network

120

Locations: Allentown, Bethlehem

Address: 1200 S Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18103

Phone: (610) 402-8000

Lehigh Valley regional leader. Magnet-recognized.

💡 Growing region, excellent reputation, strong benefits.

#8. Main Line Health

80

Locations: Philadelphia Suburbs

Address: 130 S Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Phone: (484) 337-3000

Premier suburban Philadelphia system. 5 hospitals.

💡 Suburban lifestyle, excellent reputation, competitive wages.

#9. WellSpan Health

90

Locations: York, Lancaster

Address: 45 Monument Road, York, PA 17403

Phone: (717) 851-2345

South Central PA integrated system. 8 hospitals.

💡 Central PA lifestyle, affordable living, strong benefits.

#10. Penn State Health

85

Locations: Hershey, State College

Address: 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033

Phone: (717) 531-8521

Penn State academic medical center.

💡 Academic prestige, state benefits, tuition assistance.

Success Stories: Pennsylvania MAA Graduates

Jennifer Martinez

Senior Medical Secretary • Penn Medicine, Philadelphia

"Penn Medicine's reputation opened doors I never imagined. The tuition benefit is helping me pursue health administration."

✓ Started at $38k, now senior role at $48k with Ivy League tuition benefits.

Robert Taylor

Practice Coordinator • UPMC, Pittsburgh

"Pittsburgh is incredibly affordable. UPMC is everywhere here, which means endless opportunities."

✓ Advanced to practice coordinator earning $46k in affordable Pittsburgh.

MAA Career Progression in Pennsylvania

Year 0-1: Entry-Level MAA

$36000

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

Year 1-3: MAA (Experienced)

$42400

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.

Launch Your Healthcare Career in Pennsylvania

From Penn Medicine to UPMC, Pennsylvania offers 5,200+ MAA opportunities. Free training gets you started.

In 6-8 Weeks You'll Have:

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

Within 3-6 Months You Could Be:

  • ✓ Employed at a top Pennsylvania healthcare facility
  • ✓ Earning $36000 annually
  • ✓ On a clear career advancement path
  • ✓ Building a stable healthcare career

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Frequently Asked Questions: MAA Jobs in Pennsylvania

Common questions about MAA careers in Pennsylvania:

Q1: Philadelphia or Pittsburgh—which is better?

Both excellent. Philadelphia has more openings and academic prestige. Pittsburgh offers better affordability with UPMC's massive network.

Q2: How does Penn Medicine compare to UPMC?

Both nationally ranked with excellent benefits. Penn has Ivy League prestige. UPMC is larger with Pittsburgh's lower cost of living.

Q3: Are smaller PA cities worth considering?

Absolutely. Lehigh Valley is growing rapidly. Central PA offers excellent lifestyle with lower costs.

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

Strong with 7% growth. 5,200+ openings annually across the state.

Q5: What does EHIRED certification prepare me for?

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

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