This document contains descriptions of several entry-level healthcare jobs. The jobs require varying combinations of technical skills, such as computer proficiency, medical training, or certification in areas like radiology or home health. Soft skills emphasized across most roles include communication, organization, customer service, and the ability to multitask. Salaries for the positions range from $16-18 per hour for an IT help desk role up to $55,870 for a radiologic technician. The concluding paragraphs reflect on what was learned from researching these entry-level healthcare opportunities.

1. Justina Wannamaker
Management Information Systems
25 November 2016

2. INPATIENT BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH PATIENT CARE
TECH
Technical skills required:
 Computer proficiency
 Some Medical Training
 Supervised Clinical work
Soft skills:
 Natural Organizers
 Multitasking
 Naturally Calm
 Patient demeanor
Salary: $31,908

3. Technical skills required:
 High school diploma or GED required
 CPR Certification required
 As applicable, valid state driver's license.
 Six months to a year or related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination
 Previous orderly / Patient Coordinator experience, preferred
 Knowledge and understanding of general anatomy and medical terminology, preferred, especially a
high level of cross-sectional anatomy
 Local travel may be required.
Soft skills:
Communication, Attentive, Critical Observer, Reliable
Salary: $41,000

4. Technical skills required:
 High school diploma or GED required,
 College degree or training in medical office administration or related area preferred
 Experience in a healthcare setting
 Computer skills and customer service skills.
Soft skills:
 Strong communication skills
 Customer service experience
 Enthusiasm and an ability to learn and retain information
 Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
 Exceptional organizational skills
 Strong work ethic
 A positive attitude
Salary: $31,615

5. Technical skills required:
 Technical knowledge of PC/Mac systems, software application support and emerging technologies in these areas.
 Experience with Microsoft Office, Active Directory, Systems Center Configuration Manager, RHEL, VMware, PowerShell
 Experience providing application support also preferred.
Soft skills:
 Excellent problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
 Strong technical understanding of hardware, software, and network systems and services being supported.
 Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with others in a “non-technical” manner.
 Possess critical thinking and multi-tasking skills to assist him or her in making decisions in prioritizing daily activities.
 Independent thinking and ability to demonstrate good judgment required.
 Patience and a customer-friendly attitude.
 Ability to quickly build rapport with others.
 Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
 Ability to work well and interact with others.
 Ability to handle pressure and rapidly changing priorities.
Salary: $16-$18 an hour

6. Technical skills required:
 Experience in customer service or a technical environment,
 software troubleshooting
 basic operating system functionality or equivalent training and/or education is extremely
beneficial.
Soft skills:
 Communication skills
 Decision Making/ Judgment
 Detail Oriented
 High energy level
 Excellent Interpersonal skills
Salary: $16/hr

7. Technical skills required:
 An Registry Of Radiologic Tech
 Radiologic Tech Lic – NYS
 Uses imaging and peripheral equipment
 Equipment Set up
Soft skills:
 Communication skills
 Knowledge of proper radiation safety procedures
 Salary: $55,870

8.  Technical skills required:
 Home Health Experience as Intake Coordinator
 Working knowledge of medical or durable medical equipment industry
 Experience with Payer eligibility & authorizations
 Healthcare experience in a doctor's office, provider office, or hospital setting
 Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications
Soft skills:
 Highlly developed organizational skills
 Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written;
 Ability to remain focused and productive each day
 Ability to Multi-task
Salary: $47,363

9.  This project was a little time-consuming which allowed me to learn more
throughout this project. First off, I learned in-depth about first entry level jobs. I
realized that entry-level jobs are targeted to college students, usually college
graduates. It allows open positions for college students with little experience.
 I enjoyed doing this project because it made me realize the amount of research I
need to start doing to secure a position for me when I graduate in May.
 This exercise was useful because it allowed me to also comprehend the soft and
technical skills needed for certain positions. Once you realize certain skills, you
are able to try to learn it.
 At first, it did take a while to understand what exactly to do for this presentation.
However, once I Figured out what to do, I was set.