| Temperature is right for Healthcare Opportunities | | | | important, especially if you're working in a clinical |
| A healthcare career might be just the cure for | | | | environment. |
| your occupational woes. Whether it's working with | | | | Technical abilities are a must |
| patients, being a key contributor in a medical | | | | Technology has altered the practice of healthcare. |
| office team, or opening up your own business, | | | | No matter what the healthcare field, an ability to |
| healthcare is a satisfying, challenging and exciting | | | | work with computers and high-tech equipment is |
| career choice. And there's never been a better | | | | a powerful asset. As a medical biller, you will |
| time to train for a healthcare position. With the | | | | probably be asked to help process some claims |
| aging of the baby boomers (those born between | | | | electronically. Medical clinical assistants may need |
| 1946 and 1964), a shift from inpatient to | | | | to deal with an Electronic Medical Record. |
| outpatient care, and the expansion of healthcare | | | | Pharmacy technicians often operate automated pill |
| centers, the demand for healthcare workers is | | | | dispensers. But if you're unfamiliar with such tools, |
| expected to increase in the years to come, | | | | don't worry--your all-important career college will |
| especially in California. | | | | help introduce you to these concepts. |
| Below are the fastest growing Healthcare Careers | | | | Exciting environments |
| in California: | | | | Is it any wonder that shows like NBC's "ER" and |
| *Dental Assisting* | | | | "Scrubs," and CBS' "Rescue 911," have been so |
| Average Annual Wage: $31,985 | | | | popular? They show the drama of medicine and |
| 2002-2012 Job Growth: 57% | | | | the reality of life-and-death situations. Healthcare is |
| Future Career Paths: Dental Hygienist, Licensed | | | | filled with stimulating and interesting interactions. |
| Vocational Nurse | | | | Of course, big-city hospitals bustle with activity, |
| *Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller* | | | | but even a quiet suburban assisted living facility, |
| Average Annual Wage: $31,772 | | | | chiropractic office, retail pharmacy, HMO, or |
| 2002-2012 Job Growth: 41% | | | | medical clinic have everyday drama and |
| Future Career Paths: Medical Coder, Insurance | | | | fascinating daily interactions. If you like a variety |
| Adjuster | | | | of tasks, work well under stress, and take pride |
| *Massage Therapy* | | | | in doing a job well done, then you have what it |
| Average Annual Wage: $36,340 | | | | takes to be a valuable member of the healthcare |
| 2002-2012 Job Growth: 21% | | | | team. |
| Future Career Paths: Physical Therapist, Day Spa | | | | Lifelong learning |
| Manager | | | | Medical-related workplaces have always been |
| *Medical Assistant* | | | | settings that support and encourage professional |
| Average Annual Wage: $28,890 | | | | growth and development. Opportunities for |
| 2002-2012 Job Growth: 46% | | | | on-the-job training and continuing education |
| Future Career Paths: Licensed Vocational Nurse, | | | | abound, and often employers will subsidize your |
| Medical Coder | | | | schooling. You'll also have lots of opportunities for |
| *Optical Dispensing* | | | | advancement, so your ambition will serve you well |
| Average Annual Wage: $32,441 | | | | in a healthcare profession. If you're interested in a |
| 2002-2012 Job Growth: 23% | | | | career like massage therapy, be assured that |
| Future Career Paths: Store Owner, Manufacturers | | | | complementary and alternative medicines are |
| Sales Rep | | | | being integrated into conventional healthcare |
| *Pharmacy Technician* | | | | systems, offering you even greater opportunities. |
| Average Annual Wage: $33,632 | | | | No matter what your area of interest, be sure |
| 2002-2012 Job Growth: 31% | | | | you start out at a school that provides a positive |
| Future Career Paths: Occupational Therapy | | | | learning environment and is prepared to help you |
| Assistant, Dietetic Technician | | | | launch your career in this exciting arena. |
| *Surgical Technology* | | | | Reality check |
| Average Annual Wage: $40,178 | | | | Although not every healthcare professional works |
| 2002-2012 Job Growth: 36% | | | | with patients, those who do will find that people |
| Future Career Paths: Central Supply Mgr, Asst. | | | | are sicker, older, and living longer, often with |
| Operating Room Admin. | | | | chronic diseases. Keeping a positive attitude is key |
| *Diagnostic Medical Sonagraphy* | | | | for maintaining a cheerful office or clinic. Are you |
| Average Annual Wage: $60,908 | | | | up to the challenge? Being a paid caregiver |
| 2002-2012 Job Growth: 21% | | | | requires confidence, commitment and compassion. |
| Future Career Paths: Physician's Assistant, Medical | | | | Summary |
| Technologist | | | | The clock never stops ticking in the healthcare |
| ** Salaries listed above are average annual wages | | | | profession. Perhaps it's time for you to join this |
| reported by the Employment Development | | | | financially rewarding, stable and gratifying |
| Department of the State of California and do not | | | | occupation. One recent study showed that |
| reflect entry level salaries for the healthcare | | | | California led other states in the number of |
| positions listed. | | | | advertised healthcare job vacancies, with other |
| Key Success Factors | | | | regions also showing a strong demand across the |
| Do you have a genuine desire to help people? | | | | nation. |
| Then chances are you'll be successful as a | | | | One healthcare worker said it best: "Touching |
| healthcare professional. The four other critical skills | | | | someone's life in a positive way is the most |
| you'll need to succeed in health care are:o Team | | | | rewarding work that there is." |
| player. Healthcare is a group activity, so people | | | | To request free information about the healthcare |
| skills and teamwork are essential.o Compassionate | | | | career training programs offered in southern |
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| the local, state, regional or national level. The | | | | About American Career College |
| possibilities are endless.o Desire for lifelong learning. | | | | For over 25 years, American Career College |
| You'll need to keep studying and learning | | | | (ACC) has been helping thousands of students get |
| throughout your career to keep up with the latest | | | | their start in the healthcare industry. ACC offers |
| developments in the field. | | | | nine healthcare training programs at campuses in |
| Healthcare provides a helping hand | | | | Los Angeles, Orange County and Norco, California: |
| Healthcare professionals are essential when it | | | | Dental Assisting |
| comes to caring for the physical, mental, social | | | | Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller |
| and emotional wellbeing of individuals. Whether | | | | Massage Therapy |
| you're a health information specialist or a dental | | | | Optical Dispensing |
| receptionist, all support staff play a vital role in | | | | Vocational Nursing |
| patient care. As an important contributor to the | | | | Pharmacy Technician |
| healthcare system, you'll need to be able to | | | | Surgical Technology |
| establish trust and credibility with fellow workers | | | | Diagnostic & Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) |
| and patients. Good communication skills, ability to | | | | Medical Assistant |
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