Part IV: Descriptions of the 50 Best Jobs for Each Personality Type ___
for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and
clean. Interview patients to obtain medical infor-
mation and measure their vital signs, weights, and
heights. Authorize drug refi lls and provide prescrip-
tion information to pharmacies. Clean and sterilize
instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by
a physician. Show patients to examination rooms
and prepare them for the physician. Explain treat-
ment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’
instructions to patients. Help physicians examine
and treat patients, handing them instruments and
materials or performing such tasks as giving injec-
tions or removing sutures. Collect blood, tissue, or
other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and
prepare them for testing. Perform routine laboratory
tests and sample analyses. Contact medical facili-
ties or departments to schedule patients for tests or
admission. Operate X-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG),
and other equipment to administer routine diagnos-
tic tests. Change dressings on wounds. Set up med-
ical laboratory equipment. Perform general offi ce
duties such as answering telephones, taking dicta-
tion, or completing insurance forms. Greet and log in
patients arriving at offi ce or clinic. Schedule appoint-
ments for patients. Inventory and order medical,
lab, or offi ce supplies and equipment. Keep fi nan-
cial records and perform other bookkeeping duties,
such as handling credit and collections and mailing
monthly statements to patients.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 08. Health Science.
Work Group: 08.02. Medicine and Surgery. Other
Jobs in " is Work Group: Anesthesiologists; Family
and General Practitioners; Internists, General; Med-
ical Transcriptionists; Obstetricians and Gynecolo-
gists; Pediatricians, General; Pharmacists; Pharmacy
Aides; Pharmacy Technicians; Physician Assistants;
Psychiatrists; Registered Nurses; Surgeons; Surgical
Te c h n o l o g i s t s.
Skill: Systems Analysis.
Education and Training Programs: Medical Offi ce
Management/Administration; Medical Offi ce Assis-
tant/Specialist; Medical Reception/Reception-
ist; Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder;
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and
Medical Secretary; Medical/Clinical Assistant; Anes-
thesiologist Assistant; Chiropractic Assistant/Tech-
nician; Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services,
Other; Optomeric Technician/Assistant; others.
Related Knowledge/Courses: Medicine and Den-
tistry; Clerical Practices; Psychology; # erapy and
Counseling; Customer and Personal Service; Public
Safety and Security.
Work Env ironment : Indoors; disease or infections;
standing; walking and running; using hands on
objects, tools, or controls.Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers .......
! Personality Code: SIA
! Education/Training Required: Master’s
degree
! Annual Earnings: $36,640
! Beginning Wage: $23,820
! Earnings Growth Potential: Medium
! Growth: 29.9%
! Annual Job Openings: 17,289
! Self-Employed: 2.8%
! Part-Time: 9.4%Assess and treat individuals with mental, emo-
tional, or substance abuse problems, including
abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs.
Activities may include individual and group ther-
apy, crisis intervention, case management, client
advocacy, prevention, and education. Counsel cli-
ents in individual and group sessions to assist them
in dealing with substance abuse, mental and phys-
ical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical
abuse. Interview clients, review records, and confer
with other professionals to evaluate mental or phys-
ical condition of client or patient. Collaborate with
counselors, physicians, and nurses to plan and coor-
dinate treatment, drawing on social work experience
and patient needs. Monitor, evaluate, and record cli-
ent progress with respect to treatment goals. Refer