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Medical
Assisting is projected to be the fastest
growing occupation over the 2002-12 period! They held 365,000
jobs in 2002 alone!
In 2002 Insurance and Billing
Clerks held about 507,000 jobs and future
employment will be very good through the year 2012.
There are an estimated 255,290 Pharmacy
Technicians throughout the U.S. Employment
of pharmacy technicians is expected to grow by 21% to 35% for
all occupations through 2012 due to the increased pharmaceutical
needs of a larger and older population, and to the greater use
of medication.
There are an estimated 141,720 medical and clinical laboratory
technicians (such as Phlebotomist)
throughout the U.S. Employment of clinical laboratory workers
is expected to increase by 10% to 20% for all occupations through
the year 2012, as the volume of laboratory tests increases with
both population growth and the development of new types of tests.
There are an estimated 92,740 Medical
Transcription Specialist
employed throughout the U.S and is projected
to grow by 21% to 35% for all occupations through 2012! Demand
for medical transcription services will be spurred by a growing
and aging population. Older age groups receive proportionately
greater numbers of medical tests, treatments, and procedures that
require documentation.
Department of Labor, Bureau of
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Employment
of Medical Assistants is expected to increase 57% between 2000
and 2010.
U.S. Department of Labor
Employment of Medical Records
and Health Information Technicians is expected to increase 49%
between 2000 and 2010.
U.S. Department of Labor
Employment of Pharmacy Technicians
is expected to increase 36% or more between 2000 and 2010.
U.S. Department of Labor
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Gain
a Foundation and a Specialization:
Medical Core (Medical Assisting)
Medical Insurance, Billing and Coding
Medical Pharmacy Technician
Medical Phlebotomy
Medical Transcription |
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10
of the 20 occupations projected to grow the fastest are concentrated
in Health Services.
Medical Assisting
is projected to be the fastest growing occupation over the 2002-12
period! They held 365,000 jobs in 2002 alone!
In 2002 Insurance and Billing
Clerks held about 507,000 jobs and future
employment will be very good through the year 2012.
There are an estimated 255,290 Pharmacy
Technicians throughout the United States.
Employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to grow by 21% to
35% for all occupations through 2012 due to the increased pharmaceutical
needs of a larger and older population, and to the greater use
of medication.
Department of Labor, Bureau of
Labor Statistics
There are an estimated 141,720 medical and clinical laboratory
technicians (such as Phlebotomist)
throughout the United States. Employment of clinical laboratory
workers is expected to increase by 10% to 20% for all occupations
through the year 2012, as the volume of laboratory tests increases
with both population growth and the development of new types of
tests.
There are an estimated 92,740 Medical
Transcription specialist employed throughout
the U.S and is projected to grow by 21% to 35% for all occupations
through 2012! Demand for medical transcription services will be
spurred by a growing and aging population. Older age groups receive
proportionately greater numbers of medical tests, treatments, and
procedures that require documentation.
Department of Labor, Bureau of
Labor Statistics
The U.S. Department of Labor projects the healthcare industry to
undergo the largest growth of any other industry, with an estimated
4 million new jobs by 2012.
According to NC statistics, by 2008 there will be 10,190 job openings
for the job title of entry level medical assisting. This is exciting
data for all who seek to improve the quality of their lives and
enter the healthcare profession.
Employment opportunities for medical records and health information
technicians are expected to grow by 49% from now through 2010.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics |
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Medical Assisting right for you? |
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Are
you looking for a meaningful job?
Do you like helping others?
Do you have an interest in health and medicine?
Are you a "people person"?
Are you good at multitasking (switching tasks throughout the
day)?
Do you like variety in your job?
Would you like to enter a career in an expanding field?
If you
answered, "yes" to five or more
of these questions, then medical assisting might be the right
career choice for you. Medical Assistants
enjoy an exciting, challenging career that is essential to
patient care in medical offices and clinics.
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Administrative
duties may include...
Using computer applications;
Answering telephones;
Greeting patients;
Updating and filing patient medical records;
Coding and filling out insurance forms;
Scheduling appointments;
Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services;
Handling correspondence, billing and bookkeeping.
Clinical
duties vary by state and include...
Taking medical histories;
Explaining treatment procedures to patients;
Preparing patients for examination;
Assisting the physician during the exam;
Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens;
Performing basic laboratory tests;
Instructing patients about medication and special diets;
Preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician;
Authorizing prescription refills as directed;
Drawing blood;
Taking electrocardiograms;
Removing sutures and changing dressings. |
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