{ "batch": "1567-job-discovery-health-entry-level-roles-angle-boards", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1567_job_discovery_health_entry_level_roles_angle_boards_1567_health_cna", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): job_overview", "summary": "Certified Nursing Assistants provide basic patient care under licensed nursing staff direction, including monitoring health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, and recording vital signs.", "body": "Certified Nursing Assistants provide basic patient care under licensed nursing staff direction, including monitoring health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, and recording vital signs.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $20.32 hourly, $42,260 annual”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-1131.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $20.32 hourly, $42,260 annual", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1567-job-discovery-health-entry-level-roles-angle-boards", "subject": "Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "State certification requirements vary", "job": { "job_name": "Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)", "category": "Health, beauty and wellness", "what_it_is": "Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and", "startup_cost": "State-approved training program (typically 4-12 weeks) plus certification exam fees (~$100-300)", "skill_level": "Entry-level; high school diploma or post-secondary certificate; state certification required", "typical_pay_range": "$20.32 hourly, $42,260 annual (median)", "pay_unit": "hourly/annual", "where_to_find_work": "Hospitals, Nursing care facilities, Home healthcare services, Assisted living facilities, Government agencies", "adjacent_jobs": "Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA), Medical Assistant, Home Health Aide" }, "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onetonline", "topic": [ "money.payout", "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1567_job_discovery_health_entry_level_roles_angle_boards_1567_health_dental_assistant", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Dental Assistant: job_overview", "summary": "Dental Assistants perform clinical and administrative duties under dentist direction, including equipment preparation, patient preparation, assisting during procedures, and maintaining records.", "body": "Dental Assistants perform clinical and administrative duties under dentist direction, including equipment preparation, patient preparation, assisting during procedures, and maintaining records.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $23.11 hourly, $48,070 annual”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9091.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $23.11 hourly, $48,070 annual", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1567-job-discovery-health-entry-level-roles-angle-boards", "subject": "Dental Assistant", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "State licensing requirements vary; some states require registration or licensure", "job": { "job_name": "Dental Assistant", "category": "Health, beauty and wellness", "what_it_is": "Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform admini", "startup_cost": "Post-secondary certificate program (typically 9-12 months) or on-the-job training; DANB certification exam (~$450)", "skill_level": "Entry-level; high school diploma or post-secondary certificate; certification often preferred/required", "typical_pay_range": "$23.11 hourly, $48,070 annual (median)", "pay_unit": "hourly/annual", "where_to_find_work": "Dental offices, Orthodontic practices, Oral surgery centers, Dental schools, Government health clinics", "adjacent_jobs": "Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA), Orthodontic Assistant, Oral Surgery Assistant, Dental Hygienist (requires further education), Medical Assistant" }, "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onetonline", "topic": [ "money.payout", "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1567_job_discovery_health_entry_level_roles_angle_boards_1567_health_medical_assistant", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Medical Assistant: job_overview", "summary": "Medical Assistants perform administrative and clinical duties under physician direction, including taking vital signs, recording medical histories, drawing blood, administering medications, and managing office operations.", "body": "Medical Assistants perform administrative and clinical duties under physician direction, including taking vital signs, recording medical histories, drawing blood, administering medications, and managing office operations.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $22.00 hourly, $45,750 annual”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9092.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $22.00 hourly, $45,750 annual", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1567-job-discovery-health-entry-level-roles-angle-boards", "subject": "Medical Assistant", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Certification not required in all states but strongly preferred by employers", "job": { "job_name": "Medical Assistant", "category": "Health, beauty and wellness", "what_it_is": "Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medi", "startup_cost": "Post-secondary certificate program (typically 9-12 months) or associate degree; CMA/RMA certification exam (~$125-250)", "skill_level": "Entry-level; post-secondary certificate or high school diploma; certification preferred by employers", "typical_pay_range": "$22.00 hourly, $45,750 annual (median)", "pay_unit": "hourly/annual", "where_to_find_work": "Physician offices, Outpatient care centers, Hospitals, Chiropractic offices, Optometry practices, Urgent care centers", "adjacent_jobs": "Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Ophthalmic Assistant, Chiropractor Assistant, Phlebotomist, Medical Records Specialist" }, "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onetonline", "topic": [ "money.payout", "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1567_job_discovery_health_entry_level_roles_angle_boards_1567_health_phlebotomist", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Phlebotomist: job_overview", "summary": "Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research, explain procedures to patients, and assist with adverse reactions.", "body": "Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research, explain procedures to patients, and assist with adverse reactions.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $21.75 hourly, $45,230 annual”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9097.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $21.75 hourly, $45,230 annual", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1567-job-discovery-health-entry-level-roles-angle-boards", "subject": "Phlebotomist", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Certification requirements vary by state; California, Louisiana, Nevada, Washington require state licensure", "job": { "job_name": "Phlebotomist", "category": "Health, beauty and wellness", "what_it_is": "Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.", "startup_cost": "Phlebotomy training program (typically 4-8 weeks) plus certification exam (~$100-150)", "skill_level": "Entry-level; high school diploma or post-secondary certificate; national certification preferred", "typical_pay_range": "$21.75 hourly, $45,230 annual (median)", "pay_unit": "hourly/annual", "where_to_find_work": "Hospitals, Medical and diagnostic laboratories, Blood donation centers, Physician offices, Outpatient care centers", "adjacent_jobs": "Medical Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician, Patient Service Technician, Lab Liaison Technician, Mobile Examiner" }, "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onetonline", "topic": [ "money.payout", "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1567_job_discovery_health_entry_level_roles_angle_boards_1567_health_pharmacy_tech", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Pharmacy Technician: job_overview", "summary": "Pharmacy Technicians prepare medications under pharmacist direction, including measuring, mixing, counting, labeling, and recording dosages according to prescription orders.", "body": "Pharmacy Technicians prepare medications under pharmacist direction, including measuring, mixing, counting, labeling, and recording dosages according to prescription orders.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $22.00 hourly, $45,750 annual”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2052.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $22.00 hourly, $45,750 annual", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1567-job-discovery-health-entry-level-roles-angle-boards", "subject": "Pharmacy Technician", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Most states require registration/licensure; PTCB or ExCPT certification widely required", "job": { "job_name": "Pharmacy Technician", "category": "Health, beauty and wellness", "what_it_is": "Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.", "startup_cost": "Pharmacy technician training program (typically 6-12 months) or on-the-job training; PTCB/ExCPT certification exam (~$129-150); state registration often required", "skill_level": "Entry-level; high school diploma or post-secondary certificate; national certification and state registration typically required", "typical_pay_range": "$22.00 hourly, $45,750 annual (median)", "pay_unit": "hourly/annual", "where_to_find_work": "Retail pharmacies, Hospital pharmacies, Mail-order pharmacies, Long-term care facilities, Compounding pharmacies, Specialty pharmacies", "adjacent_jobs": "Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Pharmacy Technician Specialist, Pharmacy Clerk, Medication Technician, Pharmacist (requires PharmD)" }, "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onetonline", "topic": [ "money.payout", "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1567_job_discovery_health_entry_level_roles_angle_boards_1567_health_medical_scribe", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Medical Scribe / Medical Transcriptionist: job_overview", "summary": "Medical Scribes/Transcriptionists transcribe medical reports recorded by physicians, translate abbreviations, edit for accuracy, and maintain medical records.", "body": "Medical Scribes/Transcriptionists transcribe medical reports recorded by physicians, translate abbreviations, edit for accuracy, and maintain medical records.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $19.43 hourly, $40,410 annual”\n\nNote: Declining occupation per BLS projections; medical scribe roles may differ from traditional transcription", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9094.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $19.43 hourly, $40,410 annual", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1567-job-discovery-health-entry-level-roles-angle-boards", "subject": "Medical Scribe / Medical Transcriptionist", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Employment projected to decline (-1% or lower) 2024-2034 due to voice recognition technology", "job": { "job_name": "Medical Scribe / Medical Transcriptionist", "category": "Health, beauty and wellness", "what_it_is": "Transcribe medical reports recorded by physicians and other healthcare practitioners using various electronic devices, covering office visits, emergency room visits, diagnostic imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries. Transcribe dictated reports and translate abbreviations in", "startup_cost": "Post-secondary certificate program (typically 6-12 months) or on-the-job training; RHDS/CHDS certification optional (~$150-200)", "skill_level": "Entry-level; high school diploma, post-secondary certificate, or some college; strong typing and medical terminology skills required", "typical_pay_range": "$19.43 hourly, $40,410 annual (median)", "pay_unit": "hourly/annual", "where_to_find_work": "Hospitals, Physician offices, Transcription service companies, Remote/work-from-home positions, Medical records departments", "adjacent_jobs": "Medical Records Specialist, Medical Assistant, Health Information Technologist, Court Reporter, Administrative Medical Assistant" }, "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onetonline", "topic": [ "money.payout", "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1567_job_discovery_health_entry_level_roles_angle_boards_1567_health_emt", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): job_overview", "summary": "EMTs assess injuries and illnesses, administer basic emergency medical care, and transport patients to medical facilities.", "body": "EMTs assess injuries and illnesses, administer basic emergency medical care, and transport patients to medical facilities.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $21.38 hourly, $44,470 annual”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2042.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $21.38 hourly, $44,470 annual", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1567-job-discovery-health-entry-level-roles-angle-boards", "subject": "Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "All states require licensure; NREMT certification accepted in most states", "job": { "job_name": "Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)", "category": "Health, beauty and wellness", "what_it_is": "Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.", "startup_cost": "EMT training program (typically 120-150 hours / 3-6 months) plus NREMT certification exam (~$98) and state licensure fees", "skill_level": "Entry-level; high school diploma; state licensure and NREMT certification required", "typical_pay_range": "$21.38 hourly, $44,470 annual (median)", "pay_unit": "hourly/annual", "where_to_find_work": "Ambulance services, Fire departments, Hospital emergency departments, Event medical services, Industrial/occupational health", "adjacent_jobs": "Paramedic (advanced level), Advanced EMT (AEMT), Firefighter/EMT, Emergency Dispatcher, Emergency Room Technician" }, "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onetonline", "topic": [ "money.payout", "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } } ] }