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HOT JOB, COOL COMPANY
Dental
Assistant
WAGES AND OUTLOOK
This career pays above the
statewide median wage of
$18.88/hour. Across Minnesota,
Dental Assistants earn a median
wage topping $21/hour; high
earners make just over $24/hour.
In the seven-county metro area,
Dental Assistants earn nearly
$22/hour; high earners make
well over $24/hour. This career
is seeing very high growth
compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about
2,000 new Dental Assistants to
meet market demand between
2014–2024. Growth rate is 11.7
percent, or well above the
statewide average.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Park Nicollet Health Services
www.parknicollet.com
Education Requirements: High
School, Skilled Certification
Starting Salary: DOQ
Job Description: As a Medical
Assistant, you will assist clinicians
with basic patient care, room
patients, schedule patients, and
provide various clerical duties. Must
be a graduate of a medical assistant
program accredited by CAAHEP or
ABHES.
Advancement Opportunities:
Team members are empowered
to drive their development and
advancement. Our nurses have the
opportunity to specialize and grow
in a variety of fields at various levels
(MA, LPN, RN).
Where/How to Apply:
www.parknicollet.com/careers
Source: CAREERwise
Nursing
Assistant
WAGES AND OUTLOOK
This career pays below the
statewide median wage of
$18.88/hour. Across Minnesota,
Nursing Assistants earn a median
wage well over $13/hour; high
earners make just under $16/
hour. In the seven-county metro
area, Nursing Assistants earn
nearly $15/hour; high earners
make well over $17/hour. This
career is seeing very high
growth compared to other
careers. There will be a need
for about 9,180 new Nursing
Assistants to meet market
demand between 2014–2024.
Growth rate is 8.2 percent,
or well above the statewide
average.
Convenient care is a good thing. That’s why we offer
same-day care, walk-in clinic appointments
and online options.
Schedule an appointment today.
parknicollet.com | 952-993-8800
Park Nicollet Clinic – Lakeville
18432 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044
Lakeville inDemand
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