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 

Length of Training

2 years or less

Continuing Education Required

Yes

Median Annual Wage (KC Metro)

$46,660 - $55,560

Annual Job Openings in Kansas

475

Projected 10-Year Job Growth

7-17%

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