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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.

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  • 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
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JOCO WORKS WORLD LEADER
HEALTH CARE WORLD CONTRIBUTORS:
Industry
Occupation
Annual
Entry Wage
Annual
Experienced Wage
Education
Required
Nurse Anesthetists
133,780
200,480
Master's Degree
Dentists, General
112,240
262,120
Doctoral or Professional Degree
Family and General Practitioners
109,916
266,080
Doctoral or Professional Degree
Pharmacists
94,690
137,710
Doctoral or Professional Degree
Nurse Practitioners
85,520
113,390
Master's Degree
Physician Assistants
83,830
115,100
Master's Degree
Medical and Health Services Managers
75,720
138,620
Bachelor's Degree
Physical Therapists
67,680
97,490
Doctoral or Professional Degree
Veterinarians
66,180
123,730
Doctoral or Professional Degree
Occupational Therapists
62,160
95,510
Master's Degree
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
60,000
118,120
Doctoral or Professional Degree
Dental Hygienists
55,480
76,500
Associate's Degree
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
52,970
73,790
Associate's Degree
Registered Nurse
50,330
72,110
Bachelor's Degree
Occupational Therapy Assistants
48,400
70,110
Associate's Degree
Physical Therapist Assistants
48,390
66,100
Associate's Degree
Speech-Language Pathologists
47,420
89,260
Master's Degree
Respiratory Therapists
45,880
62,030
Associate's Degree
Radiologic Technologists
42,880
65,650
Associate's Degree
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
37,260
48,290
Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Dental Assistants
32,600
46,390
Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
27,280
45,960
Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Medical Assistants
26,450
35,840
Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Medical Secretaries
26,410
37,480
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Sources: NC Department of Commerce Labor & Economic Analysis and EMSI

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