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Medical Administrative Assistant Training in Colorado

Master the business side of healthcare with free, self-paced MAA training. Colorado has 3,200+ job openings with $46K average salary—2% above national average.

3,200+
Job Openings
$46K
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 Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Boulder, Greeley and throughout Colorado, 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 Colorado medical facilities.

Insurance & Billing

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

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 Colorado—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 Colorado.

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Career Changers

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

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Parents Returning to Work

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

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Veterans

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

Why Colorado for MAA Careers

Colorado has two major health systems—UCHealth and HCA HealthONE—that together employ over 75000+ people. with access to Denver's growing healthcare sector

100+
Hospitals Statewide

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

$46K
Average MAA Salary

Colorado MAA salaries are 4% above national average. Denver metro pays premium wages while mountain communities offer outdoor lifestyle benefits.

9%
Annual Job Growth

Colorado 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 Colorado, from Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Boulder, Greeley.

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
  • Colorado-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 Colorado

Colorado's two major health systems offer exceptional advancement paths, with mobility across dozens of facilities. with access to Denver's growing healthcare sector

ENTRY LEVEL

Medical Administrative Assistant

$46K
$46K - $58K
MID-LEVEL (2-4 YEARS)

Medical Office Manager

$60K
$58K - $72K
ADVANCED (5+ YEARS)

Healthcare Administrator

$85K
$82K - $105K

Where MAAs Work in Colorado

Medical Administrative Assistants are employed across diverse healthcare settings throughout Denver metro, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Boulder.

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Hospitals

Colorado's 100+ hospitals hire continuously. UCHealth (11 hospitals) and HCA (5 hospitals) dominate hiring.

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, Denver Health, SCL Health

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Private Practices

Physician groups serving Denver-Boulder metro and mountain communities.

UCHealth Medical Group, HCA Physician Network

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Clinics

Community health centers serving diverse populations across Colorado's 64 counties.

Salud Family Health, Denver Health

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Urgent Care

Urgent care centers across Colorado metros serving densely populated communities.

AFC Urgent Care, NextCare, UCHealth Urgent Care

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Home Health

Home health agencies serving Colorado's aging population across 64 counties.

UCHealth Home Health, HCA Home Care

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Insurance

Health insurers with Colorado operations including major regional carriers.

Blue Cross CO, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare

Top Colorado Healthcare Employers

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

UCHealth

Nonprofit Health System

Colorado's largest employer with 14 hospitals including the nationally-ranked University of Colorado Hospital. Named #1 employer in Colorado by Forbes..

📍 2315 E Harmony Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80528
👥 35,000+ employees

HCA HealthONE

Nonprofit Health System

Denver metro's largest healthcare system with ten hospitals including Swedish Medical Center and Rose Medical Center..

📍 4900 S Monaco St, Denver, CO 80237
👥 10,000+ employees

CommonSpirit Health

Nonprofit Health System

Formerly Centura Health, operating multiple hospitals across Colorado including St. Anthony Hospital and Penrose Hospital..

📍 188 Inverness Dr W, Englewood, CO 80112
👥 9,000+ employees

Denver Health

Nonprofit Health System

Colorado's primary safety-net institution with Level I Trauma Center. Denver Health Medical Center has 555 beds serving diverse communities..

📍 777 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204
👥 7,000+ employees

Children's Hospital Colorado

Academic Health System

Ranked #1 hospital in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report. One of the nation's leading pediatric healthcare systems..

📍 13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
👥 9,000+ employees

National Jewish Health

Public Hospital

Operates North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, a Level I Trauma Center, and McKee Medical Center in Loveland..

📍 1801 16th St, Greeley, CO 80631
👥 5,000+ employees

Kaiser Permanente Colorado

Regional Health System

Major managed care organization serving over 600,000 members in Colorado with comprehensive healthcare services..

📍 10350 E Dakota Ave, Denver, CO 80247
👥 6,000+ employees

Centura Health

Faith-Based Health System

Colorado's largest faith-based health system operating 17 hospitals across Colorado and Kansas.

📍 500 Eldorado Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80021
👥 3,000+ employees

Success Stories from Colorado

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

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Michelle R.
Fort Collins, CO
Previously: Retail Associate
Now: MAA at UCHealth

Seasonal ski work was fun but unstable. UCHealth gave me year-round employment with amazing benefits and outdoor access!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Call center to CO healthcare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAA training and careers in Colorado.

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 Colorado earn an average of $46,000 per year—2% above national average. Denver metro pays highest.

Colorado has two massive health systems (UCHealth and HCA) employing 75000+, major healthcare employerswith access to Denver's growing healthcare sector and strong salaries.

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

Northern CO has HCA and CommonSpirit. Central CO has UCHealth. Southern CO has Denver, Children's, and Kaiser. 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. Colorado's major health systems actively recruit certified administrative professionals.

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

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