CAREER DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS ANNUAL SALARY
Medical Scribe Individuals who complete
the patient chart using
electronic medical records
software so that the doctor
can focus on the patient
instead of the computer. You need an interest in
medicine and must be
able to think—
and type—quickly. $35,250
Medical Assistant A medical assistant pro-
vides support to a medical
staff without getting total-
ly hands on. This means
performing administrative
tasks such as scheduling
appointments, updating
medical records and book-
keeping, and preparing
patients for exams. Medical assistants need
to take a postsecondary
program that usually
takes about a year. $32,480
Phlebotomist Phlebotomists draw
blood in lab settings, a
somewhat routine, but
very important job in the
health care industry. You would need a certifi-
cation, which usually takes
about 6 to 12 weeks. $33,670
Medical Coder Medical coders go over
medical records and estab-
lish the proper coding for
insurance reimbursement.
It’s not a hands-on role, but
it is crucial. This is an in-de-
mand job in medicine. Becoming a medical coder
does take some training,
and that will vary depend-
ing on the employer and
specialty. If you’re famil-
iar with ICD-10, the new
coding system, you have an
even better chance of entry
into this position. $39,180
Surgical Technologist Surgical technologists work
in the operating rooms,
prepping the surgical
equipment and helping doc-
tors as needed. They may
work in inpatient or
outpatient facilities. An associate degree or
completion of a certification
program. $46,310
Ultrasound Technician Ultrasound techs perform
ultrasounds on patients and
pass along information to
providers. An associate degree or a
postsecondary certificate. $65,620
Assisted Living
Personal care assistants who,
as part of their multifaceted A proven history and passion
jobs, may help people in
for working with seniors and
and out of bed and perform
as a caregiver.
some daily tasks.
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