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
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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
​WORKFORCE INNOVATOR
ChiroDuo
Industry
Occupation
Annual
Entry Wage
Annual
Experienced Wage
Education
Required
Physicians, All Other
150,720
274,030
Doctoral or professional degree
Family Medicine Physicians
199,320
221,500
​Doctoral or professional degree
​Veterinarians
73,310
158,550
​Doctoral or professional degree
​Pharmacists
102,450
154,670
Doctoral or professional degree​
​Medical and Health Services Managers
67,560
153,660
​Bachelor's degree
​Physician Assistants
72,920
136,920
Master's degree
Nurse Practitioners
93,160
132,500
Master's degree
​Physical Therapists
74,610
103,460
Doctoral or professional degree
Registered Nurses
64,850
102,380
Bachelor's degree
Speech-Language Pathologists
57,580
97,770
Master's degree
Dental Hygienists
64,780
96,140
Associate's degree
​Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
49,750
80,340
Associate's degree
​Physical Therapist Assistants
54,410
74,470
Associate's degree
​Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
37,540
73,710
Bachelor's degree
​Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
49,920
63,770
​Postsecondary nondegree award
Dental Assistants
37,560
59,400
Postsecondary nondegree award
​Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
34,620
46,760
High school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technicians
34,360
45,870
High school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistants
35,060
45,750
Postsecondary nondegree award
Sources: NC Department of Commerce Labor & Economic Analysis and EMSI