Transcript The Medical Industry

The Medical Industry
Opportunities for Employment
Texas LEARNS
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The U.S. Health Care Industry
Primary Care
Doctors’ Offices
Insurance
Companies
Medicare
& Medicaid
Chiropractic
Offices
Dental Offices
Vision Services
Clinics
Patient Care
Alternative
Medicine
Day Surgery Centers
Outpatient Diagnostic
Services
Information
Management
Hospitals
Adjunct Services
Laboratories
Pharmacies
Medical Equipment
& Devices
Rehabilitation Facilities
Emergency Response
Patient Transport
Home Health Services
Assisted Living Centers
Nursing Homes
Hospice Care
Enrollment
Benefits
Determination
Claims
Processing
Coordinating Providers,
Suppliers & Approved
Pharmaceuticals Lists
Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare
Private
GovernmentSponsored
Insurance Companies
Insurance companies
provide a key service
in the health care
industry and offer
many job
opportunities,
including technical
positions using
computer systems.
 Insurance Claims
Clerks
 Insurance Policy
Processing Clerks
Medicare & Medicaid
Government-sponsored
services pay for many
health services.
Personnel must process
paperwork and help
clients.
 Eligibility Interviewers,
Government Programs
 Bookkeeping,
Accounting, and Auditing
Clerks
 Database Administrators
Patient
Reception &
Scheduling
Treatment
and Lab
Orders
Coding
Filing Claims
Accounts
Receivable
Supply
Ordering
Patient Medical
Diagnosis &
Treatment Records
Information
Management
Private Office
Institution
Home Office
Information Management
All health care services
and facilities require
clerical support staff—
individuals who manage
the flow of information
between patients,
doctors and other
medical personnel,
laboratories,
pharmacies, and
insurance companies.
Medical Transcriptionists
may work from home
offices under contract
with doctors or
institutions.
 Medical Records &
Health Information
Technicians
 Medical Secretaries
 Medical Transcriptionists
Hygiene
Feeding
Medication
Administration
Monitoring
Vital Signs
Collecting
Samples
Patient
Comfort
Assisting with
procedures
under the
direction of
doctors
Patient
Care
Independent Offices and Facilities
Institution-based
Patient Care
In the past, nurses
performed almost all
patient care functions to
assist doctors in health
care facilities. Today,
there are many job
categories provide
patient care support
services.
 Home Health Aides
 Personal & Home Care
Aides
 Nursing Aides, Orderlies
& Attendants
 Surgical Technologists
Patient Care
All patient care jobs are in
high demand. The
lowest-paid jobs require
only a few months of
training. Individuals can
move up to higher level
jobs with additional
training and experience.
Patient care positions
are available in all
primary and adjunct care
offices and facilities.
 Medical Assistants
 Licensed Practical &
Licensed Vocational
Nurses
 Registered Nurses
 Physician Assistants
Blood Tests
Urinalysis
Analysis of
Other Bodily
Fluids
Cultures
Genetic
Testing
Microscopic Cellular Analysis
(Biopsies)
Laboratory
Services
Independent Facilities
Hospital-based
Laboratories
Most primary care facilities
and adjunct services
require laboratory
services to perform tests
that doctors order.
Independent labs
perform these functions
and send reports back to
doctors and institutions.
 Medical & Clinical
Laboratory Technicians
 Medical and Clinical
Laboratory
Technologists
Patient Care
Supplies
 Home Test Kits
 Wound Care
 Orthopedic
Equipment
 Incontinence
Supplies
 Hygiene Supplies
Over-the-Counter Medications
Prescriptions
Specialty Compounding
Patient Education
Pharmacy
Services
Independent
Specialty
Hospital-based
 Dosages
 Interactions
 Side Effects
Pharmacies
Pharmacy personnel
maintain stocks of
therapeutic
medications and fill
prescriptions.
 Pharmacy Aides
Additional jobs are
available in the sales
of pharmaceuticals.
 Pharmacists
 Pharmacy
Technicians
Durable
Medical
Equipment
 Beds, Chairs, Tables
Home Therapy
& Mobility Equipment
Prosthetics
 Patient Transport
 Therapeutic
Equipment
 Diagnostic
Equipment
 Life Support &
Monitoring Equipment
 Surgical Instruments
Medical
Equipment
& Devices
Independent Manufacturers & Suppliers
Institution-Based Maintenance/Repair
Medical
Equipment/Devices
All medical facilities have
laboratory and/or
healthcare equipment
that must be maintained
by trained technicians.
Some patients require
personal medical
supportive devices
requiring fitting,
maintenance, and repair.
 Medical Equipment
Preparers
 Medical Appliance
Technicians
 Allergists
 Neurologists
 Anesthesiologists
 Obstetricians
 Bariatric Specialists
 Cardiologists
 Dermatologists
 Endocrinologists
 Family Practice
 Gastroenterologists
 General Surgeons
 Oncologists
 Ophthalmologists
 Orthopedists
 Otolaryngologists
 Pain Specialists
 Pediatricians
 Podiatrists
 Gerontologists
 Psychiatrists
 Gynecologists
 Pulmonologists
 Hematologists
 Radiologists
 Internal Medicine
 Surgeons
 Nephrologists
 Urologists
Doctors’
Offices
Independent
Associate Group
Jobs in Doctor’s Offices
 Medical Records &
Health Information
Technicians
 Medical Secretaries
 Medical Assistants
 Licensed Practical &
Licensed Vocational
Nurses
 Registered Nurses
 Physician Assistants
Chiropractors are not
medical doctors, or “MDs.”
They have attended a
college of chiropractic
medicine to receive
certification.
Chiropractors work with
bones, joints, and muscles
to treat patients for a variety
of conditions.
Chiropractors’ offices work
with patients in much the
same way as medical
doctors’ offices.
Chiropractic
Offices
Independent
Associate Group
Jobs in Chiropractic Offices
Chiropractic offices employ
Chiropractor’s
Assistants. These jobs
are considered the same
as Medical Assistants
according to the Federal
classification system.
However, there are
some specific training
programs tailored to the
chiropractic profession.
 Chiropractic Assistants /
Medical Assistants
 Medical Records &
Health Information
Technicians
 Medical Secretaries
 Dentists
 Pediatric Dentists
 Orthodontists
 Periodontists
Dental
Offices
Independent
Associate Group
Jobs in Dental Offices
Patient care in dental
offices is unique.
Personnel who assist
dentists, perform
cleanings, and take xrays are integral to
patient care.
Dental laboratory
technicians usually work
in separate facility to
fabricate dental devices,
such as crowns,
dentures, etc.
 Dental Assistants
 Dental Hygienists
 Dental Laboratory
Technicians
 Medical Records &
Health Information
Technicians
 Medical Secretaries
Optometrists are not medical
doctors, or “MDs.”
Doctors of Optometry have
attended school and are
certified to provided basic eye
exams, some therapeutic
treatment, and prescribe
corrective eyeglasses and
contacts. Optometrists make
referrals to ophthalmologists,
who are medical doctors, when
they see conditions requiring a
higher level of care.
Eyeglass/contact
fabrication
and fitting
Vision
Services
Independent
Associate Group
Jobs in Vision Services
Patient care positions for
optometrist’s offices are
similar to those in
doctor’s offices.
Optometric assistants
are classified as Medical
Assistants by the
Federal classification
system. Additional
specialized jobs are
available in laboratories
that grind lenses, mount
them in frames, and
make contacts.
 Optometric Assistants /
Medical Assistants
 Medical Records &
Health Information
Technicians
 Medical Secretaries
 Opticians, Dispensing
 Ophthalmic Laboratory
Technicians
Acute Care
Walk-in alternative for nonemergency health care
Routine Wellness
Work & Sports Physicals
Vaccinations
After-hours Care
Evenings, weekends
Reproductive Health
Dialysis
Drug Cessation
Clinics
Private
Public
Hospital-connected
School-connected
Jobs in Clinics
 Medical Records &
Health Information
Technicians
 Medical Secretaries
 Medical Assistants
 Licensed Practical &
Licensed Vocational
Nurses
 Registered Nurses
 Physician Assistants
Wards
 Cardiology
 Intensive Care
Admitting
Emergency Room
 Neurology
Trauma Center
 Obstetrics
Diagnostic
laboratory
services
 Oncology
 Orthopedics
 Pulmonary
 Pediatrics
Psychiatry
 Radiology
 Surgery
Outpatient
Services
Hospitals
Private
Public
Veteran’s Administration
State Mental Health
Jobs in Hospitals
 Medical Records &
Health Information
Technicians
 Medical Secretaries
 Medical Transcriptionists
 Nursing Aides, Orderlies
& Attendants
 Surgical Technologists
 Medical Assistants
 Licensed Practical &
Licensed Vocational
Nurses
 Registered Nurses
Jobs in Hospitals
 Medical & Clinical
Laboratory
Technicians
 Medical and Clinical
Laboratory
Technologists
 Pharmacy Aides
 Pharmacy
Technicians
 Pharmacists
Jobs in Hospitals
 Medical Equipment
Preparers
 Physical Therapist
Aides
 Medical Appliance
Technicians
 Physical Therapist
Assistants
 Physical Therapists
Jobs in Hospitals
 Radiologic Technologists
 Radiologic Technicians
 Respiratory
Therapy
Technicians
 Cardiovascular
Technologists & Technicians
 Respiratory
Therapists
 Diagnostic Medical
Sonographers
Holistic Treatment for
diseases, wellness, and
therapy
Pain
Management
Alternative medicine
includes a wide
range of specialty
practices, each with
rigorous training a
certification
programs.
Alternative Birthing
Centers
Alternative
Medicine
Private
Jobs in Alternative Medicine
 Homeopathic Physicians
 Accupuncturists
 Midwives
 Massage Therapists
Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Laparoscopic
Surgery
Minor Surgical
Procedures
(such as)
Day
Surgery
Centers
 Ear Tubes
 Biopsies
 Cyst Excisions
Private
Jobs in Day Surgery Centers
 Medical Records &
Health Information
Technicians
 Medical Secretaries
 Nursing Aides, Orderlies
& Attendants
 Surgical Technologists
 Medical Assistants
 Medical Equipment
Preparers
 Medical Appliance
Technicians
 Licensed Practical &
Licensed Vocational
Nurses
 Registered Nurses
X-rays
CAT Scans & MRIs
Mammograms
Sonograms
EKGs & EEGs
Outpatient
Diagnostic
Centers
Private
Hospital-connected
Jobs in Diagnostic Services
 Medical Assistants
 Licensed Practical &
Licensed Vocational
Nurses
 Registered Nurses
 Medical Records &
Health Information
Technicians
 Medical Secretaries
Jobs in Diagnostic Services
 Radiologic Technologists
 Medical Equipment
Preparers
 Radiologic Technicians
 Cardiovascular
Technologists & Technicians
 Diagnostic Medical
Sonographers
 Medical Appliance
Technicians
Therapy:
 Physical
 Speech
 Cognitive
Drug
Cessation
Mental Health
Rehabilitation
Facilities &
Services
Out-patient public or private
In-house in hospitals,
residential centers, or
within nursing homes
Jobs in Rehabilitation
 Medical Records &
Health Information
Technicians
 Medical Secretaries
 Medical Equipment
Preparers
 Medical Appliance
Technicians
 Nursing Aides, Orderlies
& Attendants
 Medical Assistants
 Licensed Practical &
Licensed Vocational
Nurses
 Registered Nurses
Jobs in Rehabilitation
 Physical Therapist
Aides
 Physical Therapist
Assistants
 Physical Therapists
 Massage Therapists
 Occupational
Therapist
Assistants
 Occupational
Therapists
Jobs in Rehabilitation
 Respiratory Therapy Technicians
 Respiratory Therapists
Jobs in Rehabilitation
 Psychiatric
Technicians
 Rehabilitation
Counselors
 Mental Health
Counselors
 Substance Abuse &
Behavioral Disorder
Counselors
 Mental Health & Substance
Abuse Social Workers
 Medical & Public Health Social
Workers
Resuscitation
Stabilization
Vitals monitoring
Rapid Response
by ambulance
Patient Transport
to or between
health facilities
Emergency
Response
Patient
Transport
Public – often connected to fire departments
Private
Jobs in Emergency Response
and Patient Transport
 Ambulance Drivers & Attendants
 Emergency Medical Technicians
In-Home
Visits
 medication
administration
 monitoring vital
signs
 personal hygiene
 therapy
 housekeeping
 nutrition
Home
Health
Services
24-Hour
Complete
Care
SemiIndependent
Living
varying levels of
support for health,
hygiene, cooking,
cleaning
Assisted
Living
Facilities
 short-term for
post-trauma or
post-surgery
 long-term for
chronic, severe
health problems
and age-related
deterioration
Nursing
Homes
End-of-Life
Palliative
Care
Provides pain
relief, personal
hygiene, and
counseling for
patients and
families
Hospice
Care
Jobs in Home Health, Assisted
Living, Nursing Home, and
Hospice Care
 Medical Records &
Health Information
Technicians
 Medical Secretaries
 Medical Equipment
Preparers
 Medical Appliance
Technicians
 Home Health Aides
 Personal & Home Care
Aides
 Nursing Aides, Orderlies
& Attendants
Jobs in Home Health, Assisted
Living, Nursing Home, and
Hospice Care
 Medical Assistants
 Licensed Practical &
Licensed Vocational
Nurses
 Registered Nurses
 Respiratory Therapy
Technicians
 Respiratory Therapists
 Physical Therapist Aides
 Physical Therapist
Assistants
 Physical Therapists
The Medical Industry
A web of opportunity
Texas LEARNS
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