HEALTH CARE

Related JCPS Career Clusters: Health Science; Government & Public Administration; Human Services

Think about the last time you visited a doctor’s office. How many different people interacted with you that day? From the person at the front desk to the lab technician analyzing test results, there are numerous opportunities in the rapidly changing and expanding health care industry.

CORE SKILLS
MORE SKILLS

Science
Active listening
Judgement and decision making
Service orientation
Social perceptiveness
Reading comprehension
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Emotional stability
Flexibility
Strong work ethic
Time management
Ability to deal with pressure
Self-confidence
Critical thinking
Relationship building
Ethical judgment
Adaptability
Quick thinking

JOCO WORKS WORLD LEADER

HEALTH CARE WORLD CONTRIBUTORS:
UNC Health Johnston
Johnston Community College

Industry Occupation	Annual Entry Wage	Annual Experienced Wage	Education Required
Nurse Anesthetists	154,640	*	Master's Degree
Dentists, General	79,150	*	Doctoral or Professional Degree
Family Medicine Physicians	163,570	*	Doctoral or Professional Degree
Pharmacists	98,760	137,820	Doctoral or Professional Degree
Nurse Practitioners	99,660	129,510	Master's Degree
Physician Assistants	96,420	130,070	Master's Degree
Medical and Health Services Managers	74,700	150,690	Bachelor's Degree
Physical Therapists	60,000	98,900	Doctoral or Professional Degree
Veterinarians	48,430	133,150	Doctoral or Professional Degree
Occupational Therapists	50,700	99,520	Master's Degree
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	62,470	135,310	Doctoral or Professional Degree
Dental Hygienists	48,060	78,470	Associate's Degree
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	53,030	78,670	Associate's Degree
Registered Nurse	59,900	78,670	Bachelor's Degree
Occupational Therapy Assistants	48,480	80,530	Associate's Degree
Physical Therapist Assistants	47,670	68,130	Associate's Degree
Speech-Language Pathologists	48,300	78,070	Master's Degree
Respiratory Therapists	48,000	74,980	Associate's Degree
Radiologic Technologists	47,150	74,980	Associate's Degree
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	46,870	59,770	Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Dental Assistants	37,200	48,340	Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians	29,650	46,780	Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Medical Assistants	29,330	38,270	Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Medical Secretaries	28,990	38,050	High School Diploma or Equivalent