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The Best Entry-Level Healthcare Jobs
Georgia Price / AllHealthcare
Everyone has to start somewhere, but it can be confusing to know which positions are best when it comes to breaking into a new occupation. If you are in school, you’ll want a job that can help you pay your rent and gain experience, and if you’re done with school, you’ll want a career that will let you move up in the healthcare world. While there is a plethora of healthcare jobs to be found, many require a least a year or two of experience. But don’t worry – we’ve done the searching for you and have put together a list of the best entry-level jobs in healthcare. No matter where you want to go with your health career, these jobs can get you there.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Why It’s Great:
Occupational therapy assistants work alongside occupational therapists aiding patient treatment by creating treatment plans, documenting the progress of patients,and assisting with routine functions. OT assistants get plenty of hands-on experience and on-the-job training. There is an estimated need for 10,000 OT assistants by 2016.
Where You Can Go:
Most OT assistants eventually become licensed occupational therapists. Other career paths include nursing, physical therapy, and mental health counseling.
What You Will Make:
$13 – $28/hr
FUN QUIZ: Is Occupational Therapy the Right Place for You?
drcasolimandmd
over 4 years ago
2 comments
I am Dr. Carina A.Soliman, DMD, a licensed Filipino dentist. I am very willing to become an assistant dentist. Could you please send me informations about the position? How could I become an assistant dentist?
walkers_pride
over 4 years ago
2 comments
Hi, i graduated from Johnson C. Smith University with a BS in Biology and Chemistry and is hoping to further my education to become a PA so i'm looking for jobs in the medical field or in the lab but the job market is hard, what can i do cause i really do need a job in my field especially the medical field, also i currently work with as a residential counselor.
red_robbyt
over 4 years ago
4 comments
Most coding positions these days are requiring 3 years experience. I have been out of work for 1 year on 11.05.08. I have 2.5 years experience. As for the pay rates, $22 is not an entry level pay rate unless you are a nurse or a brand new Dr. just starting out. I made 16.00 per hour with my experience. Don't mislead someone with figures life that. That person will find out soon enough that all is not what is seems.
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hmair
over 4 years ago
2 comments
my name is Heather Mair i live in Salt Lake City UT i amjust dying to get in the medical field some how just to get my in and no one wants to hire me cause i dont have experience yet but i am starting nursing school soon want to be an RN please help really wanna get my foot in the door
JONISANOVAX
over 4 years ago
2 comments
I have absolutely no experience working in hospitals and only a little experience working period. Am I still qualifies to work here?
Meagan
over 4 years ago
2 comments
I live in Middletown Indiana and i have an associates degree in medical billing. I cannot find a job anywhere around here nor in nieghboring cities. i would love to get my foot in the door in a hospitol somewhere. if u could please help me I would greatly appreciate it.. thanx. meagan
Ashtin
over 4 years ago
2 comments
Hi, I am a certified Medical Assistant and i just moved out to California a month ago and i am having trouble finding a job in the hospitals.Can you help me find one. Ashtin
rafat
over 4 years ago
2 comments
i want to join you ,what i would have to do ???
cameron2005
over 4 years ago
2 comments
Hello, I am a certified Medical Assitant, I graduated with a diploma in Medical Assistant and certificate in phlebotomy and EKG in 2005. I am currently working as a Home Health Aide. Can you hepl me find a job in a hospital as a Patient Care Associate. Christina
Marissa7
over 4 years ago
2 comments
Hello, I graduate in Feb. with a cerificate as a Medical Office Specialist , but I will be finished with my classes in December I'm looking for a place of full-time employment can u help??
Iceman18
over 4 years ago
2 comments
How can I get a PT assistant License?
pretty_kitty1985
over 4 years ago
2 comments
Hi! I will be graduating in a few weeks and it seems like there are no job openings in my area what should I do to find an emplyer, to hire me.
azde123
over 4 years ago
6 comments
what about surgical technologist?
Rajkumar04
over 4 years ago
20 comments
I AM PARAMEDIC, I HAVE KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE MEDICAL FIELD(EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN), I WANT TO LEARN MORE MEDICAL FIELD, SO, PLEASE HELP & SUGGECTION .
harpreet
over 4 years ago
2 comments
Hi! I graduated from Unitek College (October 2008) with associate in medical assisting. I am a medical assistant! I have too, yet to find a job in my field of study and Im always willing and wanting to learn and advance. This was just supposed to "get my feet wet" in the medical field so I could move on up the ladder. Well so much for that because like many, I have filled out several applications and had many interviews but no chance given yet...PLEASE HELP!!!!!!