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Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

Business Management & Administration $20.26 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for termination. May prepare reports for employment records, file employment records, or search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons.

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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Health Science $24.45 Postsecondary nondegree award 18%  projected growth 260  annual job openings

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

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Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $18.06 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.

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Massage Therapists

Human Services $27.51 Postsecondary nondegree award 15%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.

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Medical Assistants

Health Science $18.49 Postsecondary nondegree award 24%  projected growth 490  annual job openings

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

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Medical Records Specialists

Health Science $22.38 Postsecondary nondegree award 21%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.

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Medical Transcriptionists

Health Science $19.30 Postsecondary nondegree award 16%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Transcribe medical reports recorded by physicians and other healthcare practitioners using various electronic devices, covering office visits, emergency room visits, diagnostic imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries. Transcribe dictated reports and translate abbreviations into fully understandable form. Edit as necessary and return reports in either printed or electronic form for review and signature, or correction.

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Nursing Assistants

Health Science $17.07 Postsecondary nondegree award 18%  projected growth 1,070  annual job openings

Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

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Order Clerks

Business Management & Administration $18.54 Some college, no degree 7%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Generally receives orders via mail, phone, fax, or other electronic means. Duties include informing customers of receipt, prices, shipping dates, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints.

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Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $23.32 Associate's degree 8%  projected growth 150  annual job openings

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

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