Medical and dental roles
Pick a role to see open jobs, typical pay, how to get trained and which certifications employers look for.
Front Office & Administration
Front Desk Receptionists $32k–$45k/yr · 0 open jobs Front desk receptionists are the first person patients meet. They check patients in and out, answer phones, schedule appointments and keep the waiting room running on time. Patient Access Representatives $34k–$48k/yr · 0 open jobs Patient access representatives register patients, verify their insurance and collect the information needed before a visit or procedure, usually in hospitals and larger clinics. Medical Schedulers $33k–$46k/yr · 0 open jobs Medical schedulers book patient appointments, procedures and referrals, balancing provider calendars so the practice runs full without long waits. Insurance Verification Specialists $36k–$52k/yr · 0 open jobs Insurance verification specialists confirm patient coverage, benefits and prior authorizations before visits so the practice gets paid and patients aren't surprised by bills. Medical Billers and Coders $40k–$65k/yr · 0 open jobs Medical billers and coders turn visits into accurate claims, assign diagnosis and procedure codes, follow up on denials and help the practice collect what it's owed. Medical Office Managers $50k–$85k/yr · 0 open jobs Medical office managers run the business side of a practice: staffing, schedules, billing oversight, vendors and compliance, so providers can focus on patients. Medical Interpreters $40k–$65k/yr · 0 open jobs Medical interpreters help patients and providers understand each other during visits, explaining symptoms, diagnoses and instructions accurately and confidentially.
Clinical Support
Medical Assistants $36k–$50k/yr · 0 open jobs Medical assistants keep the clinic moving. They room patients, take vitals and histories, assist providers and handle clinical and front office tasks in doctors' offices and outpatient clinics. Phlebotomists $35k–$48k/yr · 0 open jobs Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, donations and transfusions, label and process specimens and help patients stay calm and comfortable. EKG Technicians $36k–$55k/yr · 0 open jobs EKG technicians record the heart's electrical activity with electrocardiograms, Holter monitors and stress tests for cardiology and primary care practices. Certified Nursing Assistants $32k–$44k/yr · 0 open jobs Certified nursing assistants help patients with daily care such as bathing, eating and moving, and take vital signs under the direction of nurses.
Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurses $50k–$68k/yr · 0 open jobs Licensed practical nurses (called licensed vocational nurses in California and Texas) provide basic nursing care in clinics, physician offices, long-term care and home health. Registered Nurses $70k–$110k/yr · 0 open jobs Registered nurses assess patients, coordinate care, give treatments and educate patients and families, in hospitals, outpatient clinics, specialty practices and home health.
Dental
Dental Assistants $38k–$55k/yr · 0 open jobs Dental assistants work chairside with dentists: they prepare patients and instruments, take X-rays, sterilize equipment and keep procedures running smoothly. Dental Hygienists $75k–$105k/yr · 0 open jobs Dental hygienists clean teeth, screen for gum disease, take X-rays and teach patients how to care for their teeth and gums. Dental Receptionists $34k–$48k/yr · 0 open jobs Dental receptionists run the front desk of a dental office: scheduling, insurance, treatment plan payments and keeping the hygiene schedule full.
Technicians & Therapy
Radiologic Technologists $60k–$85k/yr · 0 open jobs Radiologic technologists take diagnostic images such as X-rays, and with extra training CT and MRI scans, for imaging centers, hospitals and orthopedic practices. Surgical Technologists $50k–$72k/yr · 0 open jobs Surgical technologists prepare operating rooms, keep instruments sterile and hand surgeons what they need during procedures in hospitals and surgery centers. Pharmacy Technicians $36k–$50k/yr · 0 open jobs Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists fill prescriptions, manage inventory and handle insurance claims in retail, hospital and clinic pharmacies. Physical Therapist Assistants $55k–$75k/yr · 0 open jobs Physical therapist assistants help patients recover movement after injury or surgery, working under physical therapists in outpatient clinics, hospitals and home health. Ophthalmic Technicians $38k–$55k/yr · 0 open jobs Ophthalmic technicians and assistants work up patients for eye doctors: they take histories, test vision and eye pressure and run diagnostic imaging. Medical Lab Technicians $45k–$65k/yr · 0 open jobs Medical lab technicians run the tests that help doctors diagnose and treat patients, analyzing blood, urine and tissue samples in clinic, hospital and reference labs. Patient Care Technicians $34k–$46k/yr · 0 open jobs Patient care technicians combine nursing assistant care with technical skills such as EKGs and blood draws, in hospitals, dialysis centers and clinics.