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3,200+

Annual Job Openings

$42800

Median Salary

8%

Annual Growth Rate

$0

Cost to Train

6-8

Weeks to Complete

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

MAA Job Market in Virginia

Why Virginia is Hiring

Virginia's healthcare market spans diverse regions from affluent Northern Virginia near DC to Hampton Roads military community to academic centers in Richmond and Charlottesville. Inova and Sentara are the dominant systems. Federal government presence creates additional opportunities at VA hospitals and military facilities. Northern Virginia pays highest but cost of living is significant.

Top Job Markets

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MAA Salary in Virginia

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-Level (Year 0-1)

$36000

Mid-Level (Year 1-3)

$42800

Senior (Year 3+)

$52000

What Affects Your Salary

Northern Virginia pays highest ($40k-$55k) due to DC market competition, but cost of living is high. Richmond and Hampton Roads offer good wages with moderate costs. UVA and VCU academic centers pay competitively. Federal VA positions offer excellent benefits.

Top 10 MAA Employers in Virginia

Virginia's major health systems span the state:

#1. Inova Health System

200

Locations: Northern Virginia

Address: 8110 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042

Phone: (703) 289-2000

Northern Virginia's dominant system. 5 hospitals serving DC suburbs.

💡 NoVA market leader, excellent benefits, DC area wages, career growth.

#2. Sentara Healthcare

250

Locations: Hampton Roads, Statewide

Address: 6015 Poplar Hall Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502

Phone: (757) 455-7000

Virginia's largest health system. 12 hospitals from Hampton Roads to Northern VA.

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

#3. VCU Health

120

Locations: Richmond

Address: 1250 E Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23298

Phone: (804) 828-9000

Richmond's academic medical center. Level I trauma and state's largest teaching hospital.

💡 Academic prestige, state benefits, Richmond location, research environment.

#4. UVA Health

100

Locations: Charlottesville

Address: 1215 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Phone: (434) 924-0211

University of Virginia academic medical center. Top-ranked hospital.

💡 Academic prestige, state benefits, Charlottesville lifestyle, tuition assistance.

#5. Carilion Clinic

80

Locations: Roanoke, Southwest Virginia

Address: 1906 Belleview Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24014

Phone: (540) 981-7000

Southwest Virginia's health system. Virginia Tech medical school partner.

💡 Regional leader, academic affiliation, Roanoke lifestyle, affordable living.

#6. Riverside Health System

70

Locations: Hampton Roads, Peninsula

Address: 701 Town Center Drive, Newport News, VA 23606

Phone: (757) 594-2000

Hampton Roads community system. 5 hospitals on the Virginia Peninsula.

💡 Peninsula focus, community mission, coastal lifestyle.

#7. Bon Secours Virginia

90

Locations: Richmond, Hampton Roads

Address: 5801 Bremo Road, Richmond, VA 23226

Phone: (804) 281-8000

Bon Secours Mercy system. Catholic mission with multiple VA facilities.

💡 Faith-based mission, multi-city presence, national network.

#8. HCA Virginia

100

Locations: Richmond, Northern VA

Address: 7300 Beaufont Springs Drive, Richmond, VA 23225

Phone: (804) 320-3911

HCA's Virginia division. Multiple hospitals across the state.

💡 National network, multiple locations, HCA resources.

#9. Centra Health

40

Locations: Lynchburg

Address: 1920 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501

Phone: (434) 200-3000

Central Virginia regional system. Community-focused healthcare.

💡 Lynchburg location, affordable living, community mission.

#10. Valley Health

45

Locations: Winchester, Shenandoah Valley

Address: 220 Campus Boulevard, Winchester, VA 22601

Phone: (540) 536-8000

Shenandoah Valley regional system. 6 hospitals serving northwestern Virginia.

💡 Valley lifestyle, regional reach, affordable living, DC accessible.

Success Stories: Virginia MAA Graduates

Nicole Washington

Senior Patient Services Rep • Inova, Fairfax

"Northern Virginia healthcare pays well due to DC competition. Inova is the dominant employer here and invests in their staff. The training prepared me well for their systems. Cost of living is high but wages compensate."

✓ Started at $40k, now senior rep at $50k in competitive NoVA market.

Michael Brown

Medical Office Coordinator • UVA Health, Charlottesville

"Charlottesville combines academic medicine with amazing quality of life. UVA's tuition benefit is incredible—I'm working on my master's while building my career. The mountains and culture here are unbeatable."

✓ Advanced to coordinator at $46k with tuition benefits at UVA.

MAA Career Progression in Virginia

Year 0-1: Entry-Level MAA

$36000

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

Year 1-3: MAA (Experienced)

$42800

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.

Launch Your Healthcare Career in Virginia

From DC suburbs to Charlottesville's academic medicine, Virginia offers 3,200+ MAA opportunities annually. Free training gets you started.

In 6-8 Weeks You'll Have:

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

Within 3-6 Months You Could Be:

  • ✓ Employed at a top Virginia 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 Virginia

Common questions about MAA careers in Virginia:

Q1: Which Virginia region is best for MAA careers?

Northern Virginia pays highest but cost of living is significant. Richmond offers balance of wages and affordability. Charlottesville combines academics with lifestyle. Hampton Roads has military-connected opportunities.

Q2: How does Northern Virginia compare to DC?

NoVA and DC are essentially one market. NoVA employers (Inova) pay competitively with DC. Some commute to DC hospitals but NoVA has abundant local opportunities.

Q3: Are federal healthcare jobs available?

Yes. Multiple VA hospitals plus military facilities. Federal positions offer excellent benefits, pension, and job security. Worth considering if interested in stable public sector employment.

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

Strong with 8% growth. Population growth and healthcare expansion drive demand. 3,200+ openings annually across diverse regions.

Q5: What does EHIRED certification prepare me for?

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

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