The US healthcare industry is the largest in the world’s healthcare sector with a 4% growth rate between 207-2012. Americans spend more on healthcare than the British or Canadians or any other country in the world. Healthcare assisting careers will always be in high demand no matter regardless of the state of our economy. Healthcare workers are employed to support other members of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of care to patients. Many people, attracted by the salaries of healthcare workers, are now transitioning to a career in healthcare while still working in their current jobs.

Doctors today are very busy and need both administrative and clinical support. They need employees who they know will get the job done. You’ll essentially be the go-between for the patient and doctor. You’ll help answer the patients’ questions, help them follow the orders of the doctor. If you want to work with people and meet new people every day, then this career path is perfect for you. Your training can be completed in just two years, but you do need to pass your certification and take continuing education classes to maintain your certification.