Healthcare Careers

Medical billing and coding specialists, also known as medical billers and coders, work as a liaison between medical offices and insurance companies to manage insurance claims, invoices, and payments. Includes translating patient records into universal medical alphanumeric codes for billing and insurance reimbursement, medical research, and creating and submitting claims to insurance companies and patients to collect payment.

A patient care technician works under a registered nurse and provides direct patient care limited to non-invasive procedures. They actively assist with coordinating and maintaining correct levels of supplies and equipment.

Phlebotomy technicians perform specimen collection, specimen processing, and administrative tasks associated with the assessment of patients. Phlebotomy technicians serve as a liaison to hospital staff, patient care services, medical students, physicians, and others to ensure quality patient care.

Radiologic technologists are trained medical professionals who operate imaging or radiation therapy equipment, interacting directly with patients. They often specialize in certain areas of radiology or certain imaging machines, such as MRI or mammography.

Sterile processing technicians are integral members of the healthcare team who are responsible for decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, disassembling, packaging, and sterilizing reusable surgical instruments or devices in a healthcare facility.

Surgical technicians, also called surgical technologists, pass the sterile instruments and supplies to surgeons and first assistants. They might hold retractors, hold internal organs in place during the procedure, or set up robotic surgical equipment. They also may handle specimens taken for laboratory analysis.

Certified nursing aides provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. They perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. Responsibilities may include medication administration and other health-related tasks.

Pharmacy technicians, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department. Pharmacy technicians assist the pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the day-to-day inventory, and maintaining records

Registered nurses (RNs) set up plans for patient care. Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families.