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Birmingham, AL is an urban city located in the central region of Alabama. It is the largest city in the state and serves as a major center for healthcare and medical services. The need for medical assistants and healthcare professionals in Birmingham is significant, as the city’s population relies on accessible and quality healthcare.

Medical Assistant Schools in Birmingham

Medical assistant training programs are available at the following schools in Birmingham:

Fortis Institute-Birmingham

Location: Birmingham, AL 35211

Jefferson State Community College

Location: Birmingham, AL 35215

Open Enrollment 150 Course Hours

Birmingham Medical Assistant Jobs By the Numbers

With a population of 197,575 people, Birmingham has a robust healthcare system that includes hospitals, clinics, specialty practices, and community health centers. The city’s healthcare needs are met by a combination of private and public healthcare providers, creating diverse employment opportunities for medical assistants.

    Alabama

    Metro AreaTotal EmployedAnnual Salary RangeHourly Pay Range
    Alabama12,490$28,830 - $36,130$13.28 - $17.96
    Birmingham-Hoover, AL3990$30,070 - $39,100$14.46 - $18.80

    Table data taken from 2022 BLS (http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes319092.htm)

    Medical Assistant Careers and Employers in Birmingham

    Birmingham is home to renowned healthcare employers such as UAB Medicine, St. Vincent’s Health System, and Grandview Medical Center. These institutions offer a wide range of medical assistant positions in various healthcare settings, including primary care clinics, hospital departments, and outpatient facilities.

    Additionally, the city has numerous private medical practices, specialty clinics, and long-term care facilities that regularly hire medical assistants. Employers like Brookwood Baptist Health, Alabama Orthopedic, and Birmingham Pediatrics are among the organizations in Birmingham that provide employment opportunities to medical assistants.

    Medical Assistant Salaries in Birmingham

    The table below provides salary data for medical assistants in Birmingham:

    AreaBLS Annual SalarySalary.com HourlyPayscale.com HourlyGlassdoor.com Hourly
    Birmingham$34,620.00$17.70/hr$15.43/hr$18.67/hr

    Medical Assistant Schools in Cities Near Birmingham, AL

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    Shelton State Community College

    Location: Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

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