The healthcare field is one of the biggest industries in the world and will only continue to get bigger. There many in-demand jobs that are easy for students to get hired to begin gaining invaluable experience. This article will discuss the top 5 jobs for students in the healthcare field.

1. Medical Assistant

A medical assistant does a wide variety of jobs including: answers the office phone, greets customers, updates medical records, fills out patient information forms, schedules appointments, takes patient's blood pressures, and bookkeeping duties. Their working conditions are very clean and they work in clinics, hospitals, and medical offices for other professionals like dentists, chiropractors, and dermatologists. The average beginning salary for a medical assistant is $31,000 annually. 

2. Medical Biller

A medical biller works behind the scenes at any medical practice ranging from hospitals and clinics to dentist offices and surgery centers. Their main responsibility is making sure the procedure bills go out to the insurance company correctly coded and in a timely manner. They are responsible for maintaining billing records and taking patient payments. The beginning salary for a medical biller position is right around $34,000 annually. 

3. Occupational Therapist Aide

An occupational therapist aide works with the occupational therapists and medical or outpatient facilities to provide therapy to people with mental or physical issues. They may also perform minor secretary tasks like answering the phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients, and putting the equipment together that is needed for each specific patient. The average annual salary for a beginning occupational therapist aide is $32,000 annually.

4. Home Care Aide

A home care aide is a person who goes to the patient's homes to assist elderly or disabled people with everyday tasks. They may do everything from making beds to preparing meals, light cleaning, and laundry. The average salary for a home care aide is $21,000 annually. 

5. Health Care Recruiter

A health care recruiter is a sales-oriented job. As soon as you are hired you are considered a recruiter trainee and will work with a supervisor. You are tasked with answering the phones, negotiating with healthcare professionals, supervising staff, and eventually recruiting and interviewing healthcare professionals. The average salary is right around $43,000 annually.

These 5 jobs are very in demand and they are known for hiring student candidates who have a passion for learning and are ready to work hard. The healthcare field has many opportunities for advancement and will continue to expand these opportunities for years to come.