At ACI Medical & Dental School, we train our students for a variety of jobs in the medical and dental fields. We are often asked about the job outlook for healthcare careers. Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country, with openings for in-demand jobs outpacing the number of skilled applicants.
Job Outlooks According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
The United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) collects data on the country’s job market and offers projections on job growth. Here are some projected job outlooks for careers in the medical and dental industries that we train for at ACI Medical & Dental School.
Medical Assistant
Related jobs:
- Surgical Technician
- EMT & Paramedic
- Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
BLS Job Description: “Medical Assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Their duties vary with the location, specialty, and size of the practice.”
Education: Medical assistants typically graduate from postsecondary education programs.
Job Outlook: “Employment of Medical Assistants is projected to grow 18% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. The growth of the aging baby-boom population will continue to increase the demand for preventive medical services, which are often provided by physicians. As a result, physicians will hire more assistants to perform routine administrative and clinical duties, allowing the physicians to see more patients.”
Relevant ACI Program: Medical Assistant Certification Program
Phlebotomists
BLS Job Description: “Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations. Some explain their work to patients and provide assistance when patients have adverse reactions after their blood is drawn.”
Education: Phlebotomists typically enter the occupation with a postsecondary nondegree award from a phlebotomy program. Programs are available from community colleges, vocational schools, or technical schools. These programs usually take less than 1 year to complete and lead to a certificate.
Job Outlook: “Employment of phlebotomists is projected to grow 22% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. Hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and other locations will need phlebotomists to perform bloodwork.”
Relevant ACI Program: Medical Assistant Certification Program
Dental Assistant
Related jobs:
- Medic Dental Administrative Assistant
- Expanded Function Dental Assistant
- Dental Office Billing Administrator
BLS Job Description: “Dental Assistants perform many tasks, ranging from providing patient care and taking x-rays to recordkeeping and scheduling appointments. Their duties vary by state and by the dentists’ offices where they work.”
Education: Many dental assisting programs to take about 1 year to complete and lead to a certificate or diploma. Programs that last 2 years are less common and lead to an associate’s degree.
Job Outlook: “Employment of Dental Assistants is projected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. The aging population and ongoing research linking oral health and general health will continue to increase the demand for preventive dental services.”
Relevant ACI Program: Dental Assistant Training Program
Dental Hygienist
BLS Job Description: Dental hygienists examine patients for signs of oral diseases, such as gingivitis, and provide preventive care, including oral hygiene. They also educate patients about oral health
Education: Dental hygienists typically need an associate’s degree in dental hygiene; they may also get a bachelor’s degree.
Job Outlook: The employment of dental hygienists is projected to grow 11 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. About 15,600 openings for dental hygienists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Relevant ACI Program: Dental Assistant Training Program
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Related jobs:
- Medical & Dental Administrative Assistant
- EHR Specialist
- Medical & Dental Coding & Billing Specialist
- Medical Receptionist
BLS Job Description: “Medical records and health information technicians, commonly referred to as health information technicians, organize and manage health information data. They ensure that the information maintains its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper files and electronic systems. They use various classification systems to code and categorize patient information for insurance reimbursement purposes, for databases and registries, and to maintain patients’ medical and treatment histories.”
Education: Postsecondary certificate and degree programs in health information technology typically include courses in medical terminology, health data requirements and standards, and classification and coding systems.
Job Outlook: “Employment of health information technicians is projected to grow 9% from 2020 to 2030, the average for all occupations. The demand for health services is expected to increase as the population ages.”
Relevant ACI Program: Medical & Dental Administrative Assistant Program
Exploring Existing Employment Opportunities
Since the COVID-19 Pandemic, careers in the field of Medicine are in alarming amounts of demand. The State of New Jersey has a population of over 8,000,000 people and has the 14th most healthcare workers in the country with 236,000 healthcare practitioners and over 150,000 healthcare support workers.
With a growing job market and increased career options, there has never been a better time to begin a career in the medical and dental fields. Contact ACI Medical & Dental School today to learn more about our programs.
