Career Watch Arkansas 2014 Career Watch Arkansas 2014 | Page 40

Occupations

Job
Education Earnings
Outlook

Medical Appliance Technicians 51-9082
Construct, fit, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices, such as braces, orthotics and prosthetic devices, joints, arch
supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.

154
5
D

HS
None
LOJT

$18.88
$39,280

Medical Assistants 31-9092
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.

2,011
73
A

PS
None
None

$13.02
$27,080

Medical Equipment Preparers 31-9093
Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or
inspect equipment.

220
6
A

HS
None
MOJT

$13.21
$27,490

Medical Equipment Repairers 49-9062
Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.

270
10
BA

A
None
MOJT

$17.14
$35,650

1,346
52
A

PS
None
None

$15.47
$32,180

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 19-1042
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in
clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.

296
7
BA

D
None
None

$29.88
$62,150

Medical Secretaries 43-6013
Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures.

2,092
75
A

HS
None
MOJT

$13.78
$28,670

Medical Transcriptionists 31-9094
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.

718
13
BA

PS
None
None

$14.50
$30,150

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 21-1023
Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/
or other drugs.

714
28
A

B
None
None

$18.00
$37,440

Mental Health Counselors 21-1014
Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health.

742
29
A

M
None
I/R

$24.14
$50,200

Microbiologists 19-1022
Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae,
or fungi.

152
4
D

B
None
None

$34.93
$72,660

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 25-2022
Teach students in one or more subjects in public or private schools at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls
between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable laws and regulations.

6,754
178
BA

B
None
I/R

N/A
$46,730

360
10
BA

HS
None
MOJT

$17.50
$36,400

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 51-9023
Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or explosive
ingredients.

1,312
61
A

HS
None
MOJT

$18.48
$38,440

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 49-3042
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pn ][X]X