Entry Level Healthcare Careers

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Entry Level Healthcare Careers

PCC IHP Entry Level Students Have fun, meet friends, acquire skills and training for a healthcare career! Interested in a career as a healthcare professional? Entry-Level training courses at PCC’s Institute for Health Professionals help you jump-start a healthcare career in a field that offers job security and living wages. Find the entry level courses we offer below.

Need help deciding your healthcare career path?

Download the Institute for Health Professionals Guide to Exploring Entry Level Healthcare Opportunities

Discover healthcare career options with our free guide, Exploring Entry Level Healthcare Opportunities. In it, you’ll learn about:

A day in the life of each job
What to expect from your career
Estimated salaries
Training opportunities
And much more!

Entry Level Healthcare Career Courses

Sterile Processing

Sterile processing technicians stock, sterilize, package and prepare tools and equipment used in surgical procedures.

Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy technicians fill patient orders, manage third party insurance payment, and perform other related tasks.

Phlebotomy

Phlebotomists collect and process blood and urine specimens, assuring patient comfort with routine procedures.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA 1)

Care for patients by monitoring vitals and activity, assisting mobility, and tidying rooms.

Professional Medical Coding

Medical coders translate healthcare services into universal medical codes for doctors and insurance companies.

Patient Access Specialist

Patient Access Specialists provide customer service, maintain patient safety, and deliver critical parts of the healthcare revenue cycle.

Introduction to Opticianry & ABO Test Prep

Train online, with three Saturdays in a classroom, toward becoming an American Board of Opticianry (ABO) Certified Dispensing Optician.

Upcoming Course Schedule

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Find the CRN of your course from the class schedule. Then, register:

Online: Visit pcc.edu/nc. If this is your first time registering, create an account. If you are a returning student, click on “Register for Classes” on MyPCC homepage.
Phone: Call 971-722-8888, option 2.

Need help? Get detailed information on how to register and how to pay.

From the IHP Blog

How to Become a Certified Professional Medical Coder: Mon, 27 Apr 2020; There's no better time to start a career in healthcare. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that some of the fastest-growing occupations over the next decade will be in the healthcare industry. More specifically, it's anticipated that there will be a 15% jump in medical coding jobs alone.
7 Ways Patient Access Specialists Make Life Better for Hospital Patients: Fri, 13 Mar 2020; If you've ever been to the hospital, you've likely dealt with a patient access specialist. Patient access specialists (PAS) are typically the first point of contact. Their job is to help, direct, and comfort the patient. Often, a PAS will be responsible for scheduling, billing, and taking you to your appointment. They are also responsible for calling the insurance company, getting your messages to the doctor, and being there to generally answer any question you may have. Portland Community College is proud to offer training to anyone looking to join the profession.
How Much Does a Clinical Research Assistant Make?: Fri, 06 Mar 2020; Clinical Research Assistants (CR Assistants) spend their time performing trials for new treatments, diagnostic devices, and medications. They also work with patients directly in a healthcare atmosphere. They have important responsibilities that include:; View more ...