Finding a job isn’t exactly easy during a pandemic, unless you’re open to working in the medical field. If that is the case, you can expect a decent variety of medical jobs to choose from depending on your background and experience.
Fastest Growing Healthcare Careers
Below are some of the fastest growing healthcare jobs to consider. With COVID-19 not slowing down, as well as an aging population, these jobs offer plenty of security as well. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
| Medical Job | Minimum Education Required | Median Salary | Projected Growth (2018-2028) |
| Home Health Aides | High School Diploma or GED Equivalent | $24,060 | 36% |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | Associate Degree | $59,200 | 31% |
| Physician Assistants | Master’s Degree | $112,260 | 31% |
| Nurse Practitioners | Master’s Degree | $115,800 | 26% |
| Phlebotomists | Classroom Training and On-the-Job Experience | $35,510 | 17% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists | Bachelor’s Degree | $53,120 | 11% |
| Medical Coder | Associate or Bachelor’s Degree | $42,630 | 8% |
| Registered Nurse | Nursing Diploma | $73,300 | 7% |
| Dental Assistants | Dental Assisting Program | $40,080 | 7% |
Applying for Medical Jobs in Jackson MS
As you can see, there are many jobs in the medical field that don’t require extensive schooling. Many of these careers only require a 2-year associates degree or certificate from a formal training program.
Another benefit to working in the healthcare field is that there is room to grow. As you get more on-the-job training and experience, you may be considered for other opportunities as well. You can also continue going to school while working your job and move up the corporate ladder.
Some of the skills that healthcare employers look for are:
- Good oral and written communication
- Strong work ethic
- Able to work well on a team
- Attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Flexibility/adaptability
- Technical skills
Find Your Medical Job Today
If you are looking for medical jobs, Capitol Staffing will be happy to help you on your journey. We work closely with employers to fill gaps in their workforce with highly talented individuals. Not all jobs are posted on the job boards, so it’s helpful to work with a staffing agency that can expose you to more positions in your desired field.
This blog post titled — “Medical Jobs Hiring in Jackson MS During COVID-19” was originally published by Capitol Staffing, Inc on November 13th, 2020.
