Medical - Office
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals, offices of physicians, and other healthcare facilities.
DEGREE/CERTIFICATION NEEDED:
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- Certificate medical assistant
NEARBY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
Length of Training
6-12 months
Continuing Education Required
Yes
Median Annual Wage (KC Metro)
$36,910
Annual Job Openings in Kansas
530
Projected 10-Year Job Growth
16%
MEDICAL INTERPRETER
Health or medical interpreters work in healthcare settings and help patients communicate with doctors, nurses, technicians, and other medical staff. They must have knowledge of medical terminology and of common medical terms in both languages.
DEGREE/CERTIFICATION NEEDED:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Certified Medical Interpreter (National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters)
NEARBY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
*Wage data is based on individuals with National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters Certification. This is not the same as the certificate of completion provided by the JCCC and MCC programs.
Length of Training
Up to 1 year
Continuing Education Required
Yes
Median Annual Wage (KC Metro)
$51,389
Annual Job Openings in Kansas
246
Projected 10-Year Job Growth
20%
MEDICAL RECORDS/HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIAN
Medical records and health information technicians organize and manage health information data. They work in medical offices.
DEGREE/CERTIFICATION NEEDED:
- RHIT Certification
- Postsecondary secondary award
- Associate’s Degree
