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Employment Current: 27,630
Employment Projected: 33,180
Percentage Change: 20.1%

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician

Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Entry Level: $26,700
Average: $34,110
Experienced: $44,860