Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

These professionals perform a wide range of specialized tasks to assist medical teams and patients. Depending on their specific role, they may work as baby formula mixers, blood bank attendants, birth attendants, or certified phlebotomy technicians. Their day-to-day duties focus on maintaining clean environments, preparing medical materials, and supporting direct patient care.

Succeeding in this field requires strong active listening skills, attention to detail, and a cooperative attitude. Workers must be dependable and show concern for others while handling sensitive medical tasks. They need basic knowledge of medicine, customer service, and clerical procedures to keep healthcare facilities running smoothly.

To enter this field, individuals typically need a high school diploma. Students can prepare for these roles by studying college majors such as health and medical administrative services, allied health and medical assisting services, or health aides/attendants/orderlies.

While a high school education is the standard entry requirement, obtaining professional credentials can be beneficial. Available certifications include the Medical Administrative Assistant credential from Pearson and the Patient Care Technician Online National Certification from American Allied Health. Additionally, some states list a license for this work, so requirements can vary by location.

In 2025, the median annual pay for these healthcare support workers was $48,430. The lowest 10% of workers in this field earned less than $34,770, while the highest 10% earned more than $71,470.

There are 109,740 people employed in this occupation. Between 2025 and 2035, employment is projected to grow by 4.8%, which is as fast as the average for all occupations. Job seekers can expect about 14,100 job openings each year during this ten-year period.