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Medical Administrative Assistant Training in Alabama

Master the business side of healthcare with free, self-paced MAA training. Alabama has 2,800+ job openings with $41K average salary—9% below national average.

2,800+
Job Openings
$41K
Avg Salary
9%
Job Growth
$0
Training Cost
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What Medical Administrative Assistants Do

MAAs are the organizational backbone of healthcare facilities in Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Dothan and throughout Alabama, managing the essential administrative functions that keep medical offices running smoothly.

Scheduling & Coordination

Manage patient appointments, coordinate with healthcare providers, and ensure efficient patient flow throughout Alabama medical facilities.

Insurance & Billing

Verify insurance coverage, process claims, and handle billing inquiries for patients at healthcare facilities across Alabama.

Medical Records

Maintain electronic health records (EHR), ensure HIPAA compliance, and manage confidential patient information securely.

Who This Training Is For

Our free MAA training program is designed for anyone ready to start a healthcare career in Alabama—no prior experience required.

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Recent Graduates

Start your career in healthcare without additional student debt. Perfect entry point for high school and college graduates in Alabama.

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Career Changers

Your customer service, administrative, or organizational skills transfer directly to healthcare. Many MAAs in Alabama started in other fields.

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Parents Returning to Work

Flexible, self-paced training fits around family schedules. Many Alabama healthcare facilities offer family-friendly hours and benefits.

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Veterans

Military administrative and medical experience provides a strong foundation. Many Alabama healthcare employers actively recruit veterans.

Why Alabama for MAA Careers

Alabama has two major health systems—UAB Medicine and Huntsville Hospital Health System—that together employ over 55000+ people. with access to Birmingham and Huntsville healthcare markets

107
Hospitals Statewide

Many MAAs in Alabama's major cities started in other fields Alabama

$41K
Average MAA Salary

Alabama MAA salaries are 9% below national average. Birmingham and Huntsville metros pay premium wages while rural areas offer lower cost of living.

9%
Annual Job Growth

Alabama is home to major healthcare systems and growing medical facilities, creating diverse career opportunities.

What You'll Learn

Our comprehensive curriculum prepares you for MAA positions at healthcare facilities throughout Alabama, from Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Dothan.

Administrative Skills

  • Patient scheduling and appointment management
  • Insurance verification and prior authorization
  • Medical billing and coding fundamentals
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
  • Professional communication and patient relations

Technical & Compliance

  • Medical terminology and anatomy basics
  • HIPAA privacy and security regulations
  • Healthcare office software and technology
  • Alabama-specific healthcare regulations
  • Quality assurance and documentation standards

AMCA Certification Aligned

This training program aligns with and prepares you for the AMCA Medical Administrative Assistant Certification (MAAC). The American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) is a nationally recognized certifying body for healthcare professionals. Upon completing this training, you'll be prepared to sit for the MAAC exam and earn your national certification.

Your Career Path in Alabama

Alabama's two major health systems offer exceptional advancement paths, with mobility across dozens of facilities. with access to Birmingham and Huntsville healthcare markets

ENTRY LEVEL

Medical Administrative Assistant

$41K
$41K - $58K
MID-LEVEL (2-4 YEARS)

Medical Office Manager

$60K
$52K - $72K
ADVANCED (5+ YEARS)

Healthcare Administrator

$85K
$72K - $105K

Where MAAs Work in Alabama

Medical Administrative Assistants are employed across diverse healthcare settings throughout Birmingham metro, Huntsville metro, Mobile metro.

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Hospitals

Alabama's 107 hospitals hire continuously. UAB (11 hospitals) and Huntsville (5 hospitals) dominate hiring.

UAB Hospital, Huntsville Hospital, Mobile Infirmary

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Private Practices

Multispecialty physician groups serving Birmingham metro and rural Alabama communities.

UAB Medical Group, Huntsville Physician Network

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Clinics

Community health centers serving diverse populations across Alabama's 67 counties.

Central Alabama Wellness, Cahaba Medical Care

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Urgent Care

Urgent care centers across Alabama metros serving densely populated communities.

AFC Urgent Care, MedHelp Clinics, UAB Urgent Care

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Home Health

Home health agencies serving Alabama's aging population across 67 counties.

UAB Home Health, Huntsville Home Care

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Insurance

Health insurers with Alabama operations including major regional carriers.

Blue Cross AL, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare

Top Alabama Healthcare Employers

These leading healthcare organizations in Alabama regularly hire Medical Administrative Assistants.

UAB Medicine

Nonprofit Health System

Alabama's largest academic medical center and the state's largest employer, offering comprehensive healthcare services and research programs..

📍 619 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233
👥 23,000+ employees

Huntsville Hospital Health System

Nonprofit Health System

Second-largest hospital in Alabama with 14 affiliated hospitals serving North Alabama and Southern Tennessee regions..

📍 101 Sivley Road SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
👥 20,000+ employees

Baptist Health System

Nonprofit Health System

Not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system treating nearly 350,000 patients annually with 820 affiliated physicians..

📍 800 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL 35213
👥 4,700+ employees

Infirmary Health

Nonprofit Health System

Largest non-profit healthcare provider in southern Alabama, anchored by Mobile Infirmary Medical Center with 689 beds..

📍 5 Mobile Infirmary Circle, Mobile, AL 36607
👥 5,500+ employees

Ascension St. Vincent's

Academic Health System

Part of Ascension, one of the nation's largest Catholic healthcare systems, providing comprehensive acute care services..

📍 810 St. Vincent's Drive, Birmingham, AL 35205
👥 9,000+ employees

Southeast Health

Public Hospital

420-bed regional referral hospital serving southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and northwest Florida..

📍 1108 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36301
👥 5,000+ employees

East Alabama Medical Center

Regional Health System

Leading healthcare provider in East Alabama, committed to high quality, compassionate health care for the community..

📍 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801
👥 6,000+ employees

DCH Health System

Regional Health System

West Alabama's healthcare leader serving Tuscaloosa and surrounding communities with comprehensive acute care services.

📍 809 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
👥 3,000+ employees

Success Stories from Alabama

Real people who transformed their careers with EHired's free MAA training.

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Tamika R.
Birmingham, AL
Previously: Retail Associate
Now: MAA at UAB

The free training let me change careers without going into debt. Within 3 months of certification, I had a job at UAB!

Retail to top AL health system
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Jose L.
Huntsville, AL
Previously: Warehouse Worker
Now: Patient Access Rep

Huntsville is a great place to work. The training prepared me perfectly!

Warehouse to major hospital
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Samantha K.
Mobile, AL
Previously: Restaurant Server
Now: Medical Records Specialist

Alabama has great healthcare employers. Career mobility across facilities is incredible!

Food service to healthcare career
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Tony M.
Montgomery, AL
Previously: Call Center Rep
Now: Health Unit Coordinator

Great career in Alabama healthcare. Love the benefits and growth opportunities!

Call center to AL healthcare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAA training and careers in Alabama.

Yes! Our MAA training program is completely free to enroll and participate. You only pay $850 if you choose to pursue optional certification after completing the training.

Medical Administrative Assistants in Alabama earn an average of $41,000 per year—9% below national average. Birmingham and Huntsville metros pay highest.

Alabama has two massive health systems (UAB and Huntsville) employing 55000+, major healthcare employerswith access to Birmingham and Huntsville healthcare markets and strong salaries.

Yes! Many Alabama healthcare employers offer remote positions for medical billing, insurance verification, and scheduling roles, especially at larger systems.

Northern AL has Huntsville and Baptist. Central AL has UAB. Southern AL has Infirmary, Ascension, and East. All regions have strong opportunities.

You'll learn medical terminology, EHR systems including Epic, appointment scheduling, insurance verification, medical billing basics, and HIPAA compliance.

Our self-paced program typically takes 8-12 weeks to complete. Alabama's major health systems actively recruit certified administrative professionals.

Important: Salary and job data are estimates based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, AL Dept. of Labor. Actual compensation varies by employer, experience, and location within Alabama. EHired provides training resources but does not guarantee employment outcomes.

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