Healthcare

Description

The healthcare industry encompasses a wide range of sectors that provide goods and services to treat patients with curative, preventive, rehabilitative, and palliative care. This industry includes hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and health insurance providers.

Something Cool

The industry saves lives.  How cool is that?

Types of Companies

• Hospitals and Clinics: Provide direct patient care.  Examples: Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic.

• Pharmaceutical Companies: Develop and manufacture drugs. Examples: Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson.  See also Biotech.

• Medical Device Manufacturers: Create medical equipment and devices. Examples: Medtronic, Boston Scientific.

• Health Insurance Providers: Offer health insurance plans. Examples: UnitedHealth Group, Anthem.  See also Insurance.

Further Education & Credentials Required

• High School Diploma or GED: Required for many entry-level positions.

• College Degree: Often required for specialized roles and higher-level positions.

• Professional Licenses: Required for specific professions like medicine, nursing, and pharmacy.

Entry Level Roles

• Medical Assistant: 

  • Description: Supports doctors by performing administrative and clinical tasks. 

  • Skills Required: Communication, organizational skills, basic medical knowledge.

• Pharmacy Technician: 

  • Description: Assists pharmacists in preparing medications and managing inventory. 

  • Skills Required: Attention to detail, customer service, basic pharmacology.

• Home Health Aide: 

  • Description: Provides basic care for patients in their homes. 

  • Skills Required: Compassion, physical stamina, basic medical knowledge.

• Medical Receptionist: 

  • Description: Manages front desk operations in medical facilities. 

  • Skills Required: Communication, organizational skills, customer service.

How To Learn More

• Talk to someone doing the role you want.  Check out my writings on The Gift of Asking for Help, Mentors and Networking 101 on The Search page to learn how to do this.

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  • Better understand your own skills and where you will be successful at Roles.

  • Check out my writings on various industries and departments at the Industries page.

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