The medical sector is booming. With the increase in demand for care come more job opportunities for allied health professionals such as ultrasound and imaging technicians. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), demand for diagnostic medical sonographers (including ultrasound technicians) is expected to increase by 46 percent between 2012 and 2022. Most… Read more »
Choosing to work as a pharmacy tech is a smart career choice. Demand is growing, the work is interesting and you can earn a good salary – even without a four year degree. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the need for pharm techs is expected to grow 20 percent between 2012 and… Read more »
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), demand for Medical Assistants is expected to rise by 29 percent by the year 2022, a substantially higher rate of increase than the average. And with median pay hovering near $30,000, it can be a great starting point to launch your career in the medical field…. Read more »
When working with patients, the ability to combine professionalism, skill and empathy is vital. Candidates with these skills will always be in demand. It can be tough to find candidates with the people skills required to work with patients who may be nervous or confused. Each patient comes to your facility with varying degrees of… Read more »
In the Houston Area, it’s common to encounter patients who speak Spanish, but little or no English. If you are bilingual and looking for a medical office or administrative position, you’ll find no limit to the number of opportunities available. More than 30 million Spanish speakers live in the U.S., with many millions more speaking… Read more »
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for of radiologic technologists will increase by 21% between 2012 and 2022 – an above average rate of growth. With an aging population, fitness-focused adults and kids participating in sports, demand will only increase. The Affordable Care Act is allowing more people to seek medical care… Read more »
Medical Assistants are everywhere on the healthcare landscape, indispensable to hospital staff, physician offices and outpatient clinics throughout the United States. Considering what medical assistants do for their employers, it’s no wonder their career outlook is so good. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), over half a million healthcare professionals worked in medical… Read more »
The certified medical coder’s future is bright, thanks to healthcare reform, an aging U.S. population and cutting-edge technologies. An AAPC Certified Professional Coder is poised to benefit from the 22 percent employment surge reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The coders who will benefit the most from these statistics are the ones trained in… Read more »