At Advantage Career Institute 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
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.”
Job Outlook: “Employment of Medical Assistants is projected to grow 29% from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. The growth of the aging baby-boom population will continue to increase 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.”
Job Outlook: “Employment of phlebotomists is projected to grow 25% from 2016 to 2026, 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
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.”
Job Outlook: “Employment of Dental Assistants is projected to grow 19% from 2016 to 2026, much 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
Radiologic and MRI Technologists (Radiologists)
BLS Job Description: “Radiologic technologists, also known as radiographers, perform diagnostic imaging examinations, such as x rays, on patients. MRI technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images.”
Job Outlook: “Overall employment of radiologic and MRI technologists is projected to grow 13% from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. As the population grows older, there will be an increase in medical conditions that require imaging as a tool for making diagnoses.”
Relevant ACI Program: Dental Assistant Training Program
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Related jobs:
- Medical & Dental Administrative Assistant
- EHR Specialist
- Medical & Dental Billing Specialist
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.”
Job Outlook: “Employment of health information technicians is projected to grow 13% from 2016 to 2026, faster than 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
Interested in a Career In the Medical & Dental Fields?
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 Advantage Career Institute Medical & Dental School today to learn more about the programs we offer.
