Growing Careers in the Medical Field

Growing Careers in the Medical Field Support positions in the medical field are increasing at a rapid pace. Check out some careers that the U.S. Department of Labor predicts will be in high demand over the next decade... Medical records & health information technicians organize and manage health information data by ensuring its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper and electronic systems. Medical Assistants perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Medical Records & Health Information Technician Medical Assistants Projected Job Growth 2010 - 2020 5,704 Between 2010-2020, Medical Records and Health Information Technician positions are expected to grow Healthcare and Social Assistance 1.769 21% Retail Trade 1.002 Accomodation and Food Services 853 Between 2010-2020, Medical Assistant positions are expected to grow Transportation and Warehousing 31% THOUSANDS OF JOBS 1.000 2.000 3.000 4.000 5.000 6.000 Employment Requirements Medical Records & Health Information Technicians Most positions in this field require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate degree. Most employers prefer to hire medical records and health information technicians who have professional certifications. Medical Assistants Employers prefer to hire medical assistants who have graduated from formal education programs. Medical assistants are not required to be certified, however most employers prefer to hire certified assistants. Resources Bursau of Labor Startstios, US. Department of Labor, Occupational Outioek Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Medical Assistants, on the Intermet at tpolwww.bis.gowloohhealthcaremedical-ssistants.htm (visted June 06, 2012 Bureau of Labor Stuistica, US. Departnent of Labor, Occapational Outicek Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Medical Recarda and Health Infamation Techniciana, on the Inlemet at httpwww.bla.gowlooh/healthcarelmedical-records-and-health-information-techricians htm visited June 05, 2012 Bureau of Labor Stutstics, US. Department of Labor, Occupational Outicok Handbook, 2012-13 Edten, Projectiora Ovarview, on the intamet at httpwww.bla gowloohlboub Projections-Overview.tmtemployment (visited June 06, 2012.