Allied Health

Workers in allied health roles provide services that support the identification, evaluation, and prevention of diseases and disorders; dietary and nutrition services; and rehabilitation and health systems management. Some allied health care providers work collaboratively with other providers by evaluating and assessing a patient’s needs, keeping the physician and others informed of the patient’s progress, and caring for the patient. Others work independently as specialists in exercise, nutrition, health education, speech, and daily function.

Audiologist

Audiologists diagnose, manage, and treat patients who have hearing, balance, or related problems.

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Average Salary

$73K

Patient Interaction

high

Clinical Documentation Specialist

A clinical document specialist (CDS) A CDS is responsible for using their clinical and technical knowledge and their knowledge of medical terminology and procedures to evaluate a patient’s medical record for accuracy. They collect and update information about a patient after an appointment, including details and information about their medical history and previous treatments and appointments. These specialists work closely with nurses, physicians, and other document specialists. 

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Average Salary

$49K

Patient Interaction

none

Imaging Director

Imaging Directors manage the facility’s imaging department – they oversee technicians and staff, assess staffing requirements, coordinate funding and procurement of new equipment, resolve administrative problems, and coordinate quality assurance activities.

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Average Salary

$0K

Patient Interaction

high

Occupational Therapist

Occupational therapists evaluate and treat people who have injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. They help clients meet goals to develop, recover, improve, and maintain skills needed for daily living and working.

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Average Salary

$70K

Patient Interaction

high

Patient Access Representative

Representatives manage patient flow, schedule appointments, and coordinate with other healthcare professionals. They greet incoming patients, screen and prepare patients’ medical information for clinical staff, and record patients’ information during admission and upon discharge.

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Average Salary

$39K

Patient Interaction

high

Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of pharmacists to dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals.

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Average Salary

$48K

Patient Interaction

none

Phlebotomist

Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations. In addition to drawing blood, phlebotomists also may collect urine or other samples. They instruct patients on procedures for proper collection and ensure that the sample is acceptable and clearly labeled in its container.

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Average Salary

$36K

Patient Interaction

high

Radiologic Technician

Radiologic technologists perform diagnostic imaging examinations on patients. They may choose to specialize, such as in x-ray, mammography, or computed tomography (CT) imaging.

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Average Salary

$82K

Patient Interaction

high

Radiologist

Medical doctors that specialize in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging (radiology) procedures (exams/tests) such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound.

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Average Salary

$150K

Patient Interaction

high

Sonographer

A diagnostic medical sonographer, also known simply as a sonographer, uses imaging equipment and soundwaves to form images of many parts of the body, known as ultrasounds. These images are used to help doctors diagnose and treat many medical conditions.

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Average Salary

$95K

Patient Interaction

high