Career Explorer

Health

Overview

Health Care jobs can be very demanding, but they are also some of the most rewarding. People depend on you; you use your knowledge, skill, and accuracy to ensure they get the right information or the right treatment at the right time. When you work in Health Care, you can make a difference every day.

Coding Specialist

A health care facility relies on your expertise as a Coding Specialist to verify the medical services that were performed and to ensure accurate medical billings. Continue»
Dental Assistant

A Dental Assistant is the dentist's right-hand person. You work under the dentist's direction to provide patient care, perform laboratory duties, and other tasks. Continue»
EMT

If you enjoy helping people and thrive under pressure, working as an Emergency Medical Technician is one of the most important and demanding jobs anyone can do. Continue»
Health Services Administrator

The Health Services Administrator keeps a health care facility or department running smoothly, applying business management skills to continuously improve operations, patient safety, and quality of care. Continue»
Massage Therapist

Being a Massage Therapist can be very rewarding. The therapeutic treatments you provide help relieve pain, reduce stress, rehabilitate after injuries, or enhance well-being. Continue»
Medical Administrative Assistant

Applying specialized knowledge and skills, you plan and coordinate the day-to-day operations of a medical facility and its staff, helping it to run smoothly and efficiently. Continue»
Medical Assistant

A Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled professional who not only works closely with patients but also performs a range of administrative tasks that keep the health care facility running smoothly. Continue»
Medical Insurance Specialist

Medical Insurance Specialists are experts in the processes required for health insurance billing and payments and work closely with patients, insurance companies, and office staff to handle claims effectively. Continue»
Medical Lab Technician

As a Medical Lab Technician, you perform the tests that play a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Continue»
Medical Transcriptionist

Every member of the medical team relies on the Medical Transcriptionist to accurately transcribe patient assessments and treatments, creating the records that are essential to delivering high-quality patient care. Continue»
Nurse

As a Nurse, you apply your communication and problem-solving skills and knowledge of science to promote wellness, prevent disease, or help people cope with illness. Continue»
Occupational Therapist

Patience and skill are the tools of Occupational Therapists. You develop and supervise a plan of activities to help people who have become impaired lead independent lives. Continue»
Opticianry

As an Optician, your attention to detail and good math skills will be invaluable to fit and dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses that help people see better and look good. Continue»
Orthotic/Prosthetic Technology

With Orthotics and Prosthetics, you can combine technology, artistry, and crafting into a career dedicated to helping people in extraordinary ways. Baker College is proud to be one of the only accredited programs in the U.S. offering an Associate of Applied Science degree in this growing field. Continue»
Patient Care Aide

Patient Care Aides are usually with the patient more than anyone, acting as the eyes and ears of the health care team as they help people with daily activities and provide hands-on, routine care. Continue»
Pharmacy Technician

Your skill and accuracy in preparing prescription medications as a Pharmacy Technician is critical to patient health and well-being. Continue»
Phlebotomy Technician

Working as a Phlebotomoy Technician requires both care and skill, as you work closely with patients to prepare for and safely collect a quality blood sample, an essential part of their health profile. Continue»
Physical Therapist Assistant

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, working under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist, you help people who have medical problems improve their mobility, relieve their pain, and perform daily physical activities. Continue»
Polysomnographic Technologist

If you're a night owl looking for a career that lets you explore the latest technological breakthroughs to help people in need, then a career as a Polysomnographic Technologist might be just what you're looking for. Continue»
Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapists are highly skilled members of the cancer management team who utilize radiation for the treatment of cancer and cancer-related diseases. Continue»
Radiologic Technologist

As a Radiologic Technologist, you work closely with patients using your knowledge of anatomy and radiographic techniques to make accurate images for physicians to interpret. Continue»
Receptionist

As the person who greets every patient, you combine interpersonal and communication skills with proficiency in recordkeeping technology and medical terminology. Continue»
Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapists work in a variety of clinical settings, evaluating, treating, and caring for people who have breathing problems, respiratory illnesses, or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Continue»
Sonographer

As a sonographer, you work closely with patients, using diagnostic ultrasound equipment to provide physicians with the images they need to diagnose conditions and diseases. Continue»
Sterile Processor

In health care settings, effective infection control relies on your expertise as a Sterile Processor, ensuring that medical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly sterilized, packaged, handled, and stored. Continue»
Surgical Technologist

The Surgical Technologist is a critical member of the surgical team, responsible for assisting the surgeon and ensuring that the operating room environment is sterile and safe. Continue»
Vascular Ultrasound Technician

Vascular Ultrasound Technicians are medical specialists who use ultrasound equipment to assist doctors in diagnosing and treating ailments associated with the circulatory system. Continue»
Veterinary Technician

As a Veterinarian Technician, you work closely with a veterinarian using skills in clinical procedures, communication, and critical thinking to care for animals and educate clients. Continue»