List of Healthcare and Medical Job Titles
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Updated September 19, 2018
There are a variety of jobs in healthcare, and an increasing need for people to fill these positions. Some are clinical jobs, such as doctors, nurses, and surgeons.
Others are technical jobs, such as phlebotomists and radiologists. A number of positions are healthcare support occupations, which involve helping other clinicians. These include home health aides, occupational therapy assistants, and physical therapy aides.
Finally, there are a number of administrative jobs. These range from upper-level administrative jobs, like a medical director, to jobs like hospital administrative assistants. Because there are so many aspects of healthcare, there are a variety of medical job titles.
Discover five high-demand healthcare jobs, along with reviewing a longer list of healthcare job titles.
Popular Healthcare Job Titles
Below is a detailed list of five healthcare occupations that will likely be growing over the next five to ten years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Home Health Aide: Home health aides help people who are elderly, ill, or disabled perform everyday activities. They might also give clients medicine or check their vital signs. Most home health aide workers work in clients’ homes, and others work in retirement communities.
Nurse Practitioner: Nurse practitioners diagnose and treat patients. Unlike registered nurses (RNs), they do not have to work under the direct supervision of a physician. NPs must complete a master’s or doctorate program. Here are some of the hard and soft skills used by nurse practitioners.
Occupational Therapist: Occupational therapists (OTs) help disabled, ill, and injured people to perform everyday activities, such as getting dressed or getting around the kitchen. They work in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and more. Most OTs have either a master’s or a doctorate in occupational therapy, as well as a state license. However, occupational therapist assistants (who assist OTs) need only an associate’s degree, and occupational therapist aides (who also assist OTs) need only a high school diploma.
Physical Therapist: Physical therapists (PTs) help injured or ill people manage their pain and move around. They diagnose physical problems, teach patients exercises, and provide hands-on therapy. Most physical therapists have a doctorate. However, physical therapist assistants (who assist PTs) need only an associate’s degree, and physical therapist aides (who also assist PTs) need only a high school diploma.
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Physician Assistant: A physician assistant (PA) practices medicine. They diagnose patients, give treatments, prescribe medicine, and more. They work under the supervision of a licensed physician. PAs attend physician assistant programs and must be licensed.
Administrative Healthcare / Medical Job Titles
Without planning and administrative input, it would be difficult for doctors and other medical professionals to deliver their services. Some people in administrative roles are responsible for scheduling appointments, while others may be in charge of running an office, nursing home, or hospital. Some job titles include:
Account Executive
Account Manager
Accountant
Accounting Clerk
Accounting Manager
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Medical Assistant
Administrator
Admissions Clerk
Admissions Director
Analyst
Assistant Administrator
Assistant Admissions Director
Assistant Director of Nursing
Bereavement Coordinator
Billing Manager
Billing Specialist
Business Analyst
Case Manager
Chief Financial Officer
Claims Examiner
Claims Specialist
Clerk
Clinical Coordinator, Recovery Services
Coder
Coding Educator
Computer Analyst
Computer Programmer
Consultant
Coordinator
Customer Service Representative
Director of Nursing
Director of Operations
Director of Rehabilitation
Executive Assistant
Executive Director
Financial Analyst
Front Office Clerk
Health Facilities Surveyor
Health Services Manager
Healthcare Administrator
Healthcare Management
Healthcare Specialist
Hospice Administrator
Hospital Administrator
Information Technology Specialist
Nursing Home Administrator
Medical Administrative
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant or Receptionist
Medical Associate
Medical Billing Specialist
Medical Claims and Billing Specialist
Medical Coder
Medical Manager
Medical Office Assistant
Medical Office Manager
Medical Office Specialist
Medical or Health Services Manager
Medical Receptionist
Medical Records Clerk
Medical Records Director
Medical Records Technician
Medical Sales
Medical Secretary
Medical Technologist
Medical Transcriptionist
Mobile Director of Nursing Services
Office Assistant
Office Clerk
Office Manager
Operations Manager
Patient Access Supervisor
Patient Care Associate
Patient Services Representative
Patient Services Technician
Pharmaceutical Sales
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Program Director
Program Manager
Programmer
Programmer Analyst
Project Manager
Quality Coordinator
Receptionist
Recruiter
Regional Sales Manager
Safety Surveillance Associate
Sales Associate
Sales Manager
Sales Representative
Secretary
Senior Programmer Analyst
Social Services
Software Developer
Software Engineer
Staffing Coordinator
Supervisor
Transcriptionist
Clinical Healthcare / Medical Roles
Clinical roles include people who have attended medical or nursing school. Here are some of the job titles for these roles:
Ambulatory Nurse
Anesthesiologist
Audiologist
Behavioral Health Charge Nurse
Bereavement Counselor
Biologist
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Nurse
Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse
Cardiovascular Technologist
Charge Nurse
Chiropractor
Counselor
Dentist
Dermatology Nurse
Dialysis Nurse
Doctor
Emergency Room Nurse
Endoscopy Nurse
Family Nurse Practitioner
Flight Nurse
Genetic Counselor
Home Health Nurse
Hospice Counselor
Hospice Nurse
House Supervisor Nurse
Intensive Care Nurse
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Lead Registered Nurse
Legal Nurse Consultant
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Medical Surgery Nurse
Microbiologist
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Nurse
Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Midwife
Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Assistant
Occupational Health Nurse
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Occupational Therapist
Office Nurse
Oncology Nurse
Operating Room Nurse
Optician
Optometrist
Orthotist
Outreach RN
Paramedic
Pediatric Endocrinology Nurse
Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse
Pediatric Nurse
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Perioperative Nurse
Pharmacist
Prosthetist
Physician
Podiatrist
Post Anesthesia Nurse
Postpartum Nurse
Progressive Care Nurse
Psychiatric Nurse
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Public Health Nurse
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
Registered Nurse(RN)Data Coordinator
Registered Nurse (RN)First Assistant
Registered Nurse (RN)Geriatric Care
Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Inpatient Services
Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Call Center
Registered Nurse (RN) Student Health Services
Registered Nurse (RN)Telephone Triage
Registered Nurse (RN)Urgent Care
Registered Nurse (RN) Women's Services
Restorative Nurse
Registered Medical Assistant
Respiration (Inhalation) Therapist
School Nurse
Speech-Language Pathologist
Surgeon
Telemetry Nurse
Therapist
Veterinarian
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Technologist
Wellness Nurse
Support Healthcare / Medical Roles
Do not underestimate the importance of people in support roles – they're essential to proving medical services. See healthcare support job titles:
Athletic Trainer
Certified Medical Assistant
Certified Nurse Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clinical Liaison
Clinical Nurse Manager
Clinical Research Associate
Clinical Research Coordinator
Clinical Reviewer
Clinical Specialist
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dietitian
Exercise Physiologist
Health Educator
Home Health Aide
Hospice Aide
Massage Therapist
Nurse Aide
Nurse Clinical Educator
Nurse Consultant
Nurse Informatics Analyst
Nurse Manager
Nurse Paralegal
Nutritionist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Orderly Attendant
Pharmacy Clerk
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physician Aide
Physician Assistant
Psychiatric Aide
Radiation Therapist
Recreational Therapist
Regional Kidney Smart Educator
Technical Healthcare / Medical Roles
Also playing a key role are the technicians who take blood, do sonograms and perform other medical tasks.
Athletic Trainer
Certified Medical Assistant
Certified Nurse Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clinical Liaison
Clinical Nurse Manager
Clinical Research Associate
Clinical Research Coordinator
Clinical Reviewer
Clinical Specialist
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dietitian
Exercise Physiologist
Health Educator
Home Health Aide
Hospice Aide
Massage Therapist
Nurse Aide
Nurse Clinical Educator
Nurse Consultant
Nurse Informatics Analyst
Nurse Manager
Nurse Paralegal
Nutritionist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Orderly Attendant
Pharmacy Clerk
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physician Aide
Physician Assistant
Psychiatric Aide
Radiation Therapist
Recreational Therapist
Regional Kidney Smart Educator
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