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420+

Annual Job Openings

$44000

Median Salary

6%

Annual Growth Rate

$0

Cost to Train

6-8

Weeks to Complete

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

MAA Job Market in Rhode Island

Why Rhode Island is Hiring

Rhode Island's compact size means two major systems—Lifespan and Care New England—dominate healthcare. Providence-Warwick metro accounts for nearly all openings. Brown University's medical school creates academic medicine opportunities. Despite small size, RI pays competitive Northeast wages.

Top Job Markets

[{"region": "Providence Metro", "openings": "320+", "percentage": "76%"}, {"region": "Warwick/Kent County", "openings": "50+", "percentage": "12%"}, {"region": "Newport/East Bay", "openings": "30+", "percentage": "7%"}, {"region": "Woonsocket/Northern RI", "openings": "20+", "percentage": "5%"}]

MAA Salary in Rhode Island

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-Level (Year 0-1)

$38000

Mid-Level (Year 1-3)

$44000

Senior (Year 3+)

$52000

What Affects Your Salary

Providence academic centers pay highest ($40k-$54k). Brown-affiliated positions command premium. Cost of living moderate for Northeast. Bilingual Portuguese/Spanish skills valuable.

Top 10 MAA Employers in Rhode Island

Rhode Island's two major systems dominate healthcare hiring:

#1. Lifespan

140

Locations: Providence, Newport

Address: 167 Point Street, Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 444-4000

Rhode Island's largest health system. State's only Level I trauma.

💡 Market leader, Brown affiliation, comprehensive benefits.

#2. Care New England

80

Locations: Providence, Warwick

Address: 45 Willard Avenue, Providence, RI 02905

Phone: (401) 453-7900

Major RI system with Women & Infants Hospital.

💡 Specialty focus, community mission, strong benefits.

#3. Rhode Island Hospital

60

Locations: Providence

Address: 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 444-4000

State's largest hospital. Brown teaching hospital.

💡 Academic prestige, Level I trauma, Brown affiliation.

#4. The Miriam Hospital

35

Locations: Providence

Address: 164 Summit Avenue, Providence, RI 02906

Phone: (401) 793-2500

Brown-affiliated teaching hospital. Known for cardiac care.

💡 Academic environment, specialty focus, research opportunities.

#5. Women & Infants Hospital

30

Locations: Providence

Address: 101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905

Phone: (401) 274-1100

Nationally ranked for women's health.

💡 Specialty focus, national recognition, meaningful work.

#6. Kent Hospital

25

Locations: Warwick

Address: 455 Tollgate Road, Warwick, RI 02886

Phone: (401) 737-7000

Care New England community hospital. Primary Kent County facility.

💡 Suburban location, community focus, work-life balance.

#7. Newport Hospital

15

Locations: Newport

Address: 11 Friendship Street, Newport, RI 02840

Phone: (401) 846-6400

Community hospital serving Newport County.

💡 Newport lifestyle, smaller facility, Lifespan benefits.

#8. Landmark Medical Center

12

Locations: Woonsocket

Address: 115 Cass Avenue, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Phone: (401) 769-4100

Northern RI community hospital.

💡 Northern RI location, community focus.

#9. South County Health

12

Locations: Wakefield

Address: 100 Kenyon Avenue, Wakefield, RI 02879

Phone: (401) 782-8000

South County community hospital. Independent system.

💡 Coastal lifestyle, community mission, work-life balance.

#10. VA Providence Healthcare System

10

Locations: Providence

Address: 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908

Phone: (401) 273-7100

Federal VA facility serving RI veterans.

💡 Federal benefits, pension, job security.

Success Stories: Rhode Island MAA Graduates

Maria Silva

Medical Office Coordinator • Lifespan, Providence

"Being bilingual in Portuguese helped me stand out in Rhode Island's diverse community. I started in primary care and moved to cardiology."

✓ Started at $39k, now coordinator at $47k serving Portuguese-speaking community.

Kevin O'Brien

Patient Access Rep • Women & Infants Hospital, Providence

"Working at a nationally-ranked specialty hospital is rewarding. Every day I help families during important moments."

✓ Earning $42k at top-ranked specialty hospital with excellent benefits.

MAA Career Progression in Rhode Island

Year 0-1: Entry-Level MAA

$38000

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

Year 1-3: MAA (Experienced)

$44000

Independent coordination, billing mastery, EHR expertise.

Year 3-5: Senior MAA / Lead

$52000

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 Rhode Island

Brown-affiliated hospitals and competitive wages make Rhode Island attractive. 420+ annual openings. Free training gets you started.

In 6-8 Weeks You'll Have:

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

Within 3-6 Months You Could Be:

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

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Frequently Asked Questions: MAA Jobs in Rhode Island

Common questions about MAA careers in Rhode Island:

Q1: How limited is the job market?

While smaller, RI has steady demand with 420+ annual openings. Lifespan alone hires 140+ MAAs yearly.

Q2: How do Lifespan and Care New England compare?

Lifespan is larger with Brown affiliation. Care New England has strong specialties. Both offer competitive benefits.

Q3: Is bilingual ability valuable?

Yes, especially Portuguese and Spanish. Providence has significant Portuguese-speaking communities.

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

Stable with 6% growth. 420+ openings annually in this compact market.

Q5: What does EHIRED certification prepare me for?

EHIRED training covers medical terminology, EHR systems (Epic common in RI), insurance verification, billing basics, and HIPAA compliance.

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