Top 5 Healthcare Jobs You Can Do Without A College Degree

 

If you are looking for a new career, you may want to consider the healthcare industry. The healthcare industry is currently one of the few industries that provides true “job security” because of our aging population.

On a recent blog post by TPD they said:

 

According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information’s 2011 Report on Seniors and Aging, as the baby boomer generation begins to approach 65, the aging of Canada’s population will accelerate, and the health care system will need to quickly adapt to meet the future needs of a growing senior population. In fact, by 2032, seniors (65+ years of age) are expected to account for one quarter of Canada’s population.

The report shows that, while Canada’s seniors are living longer and are healthier than ever, they are frequent users of the health system, costing more than any other segment of the population. Representing just 14% of the population, seniors use 40% of hospital services in Canada and account for about 45% of all provincial and territorial government health spending.

 

You can read the full post here: Aging Population

So, if you wanted to make the switch to a new career or you are stuck in a J.O.B and want to find an exciting and secure career that won’t need a college degree, what would you do? Here are 5 healthcare jobs you can do without a college education that Monster.ca suggests you consider:

1. Medical scribe

Physicians who use scribes—individuals who complete the patient chart using electronic medical records software—can focus on the patient instead of the computer, resulting in a better experience. This tip comes from Alex Ruwe, a regional scribe manager at Woodland Hills, California-based Essia Health.

To become a medical scribe, you’d need an interest in medicine and must be able to think— and type—quickly, Ruwe says.

2. Medical assistant

A medical assistant provides support to a medical staff without getting totally hands on. This means performing administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, updating medical records and bookkeeping, and preparing patients for exams.

The qualifications are simple enough. Medical assistants need to take a postsecondary program that usually takes about a year, says Michael Lan, senior resume consultant at Resume Writer Direct in Wilmington, Delaware.

 Here is a testimonial of a recent student who studied as a Pharmacy Assistant, this program is similar to a Medical Assistant but your specialize in working in a Pharmacy instead.

 

3. Phlebotomist

Phlebotomists draw blood in lab settings, a somewhat routine, but very important job in the health care industry.

To be a phlebotomist, you’d need a certification, which usually takes about six to 12 weeks, says health care consumer advocate Michelle Katz.

Taking a phlebotomist job is a good way to get an intro to the field and to see if it’s the right fit for you in the long run.

4. Medical coder

This is an in-demand job in medicine, Katz says.

Medical coders go over medical records and establish the proper coding for insurance reimbursement. It’s not a hands-on role, but it is crucial.

Becoming a medical coder does take some training, and that will vary depending on the employer and specialty.

If you’re familiar with ICD-10, the new coding system expected to go into effect this year, you’ve got an even better shot of landing this gig, according to Katz.

5. Surgical technologist

Surgical technologists work in the operating rooms, prepping the surgical equipment and helping doctors as needed. They may work in inpatient or outpatient facilities, Katz says.

Katz says this line of work can be lucrative. The median wage for a surgical technologist is about $41,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

You can read the full article here: Healthcare Job With NoDegree

Selecting a new career is not always easy and you need to take your time in doing so, because in most cases you really can have only one or two careers in your lifetime. One of the key considerations is always job security. Will you have a job 10 years down the line? How about 20 years down the line? The Canadian healthcare industry provides careers with the highest job security, at least for the next few decades.