Entry-level Healthcare Roles Proliferating
Key Questions
What entry-level healthcare roles are currently available?
Indeed lists 1,247-1,498 medical roles, 304 part-time medical assistant positions, and over 1,472 healthcare openings. These include caregiver, medical assistant, and pharmacy tech roles at employers like Kaiser, UCSD, Sharp, and Scripps, with pay ranging from $17-91 per hour.
What specific opportunities exist at Sharp for LVNs or medical assistants?
Sharp has a new part-time LVN position in the pediatric float pool suitable for early-career professionals and a Medical Office Assistant II role paying $29-31 per hour. These are among the entry-level options prioritized amid staffing shortages.
Are there free training programs for career changers entering healthcare?
San Diego Fire Rescue is offering free EMT classes with applications closing soon, serving as a direct entry point. Additional part-time roles like Walmart Pharmacy Tech at $28 per hour and Scripps PCA positions are also noted for those starting out.
Indeed 1247-1498 medical/304 PT MAs/1472+ healthcare roles; new Sharp part-time LVN (pediatric float pool) – a good early-career role for those with LVN license; also Sharp Medical Office Assistant II $29-31/hr; Maxim In-Home DSP; Kaiser/UCSD/Sharp/TrueCare/Labcorp/Scripps/Maxim/Serene Health openings $17-91/hr incl. caregiver/MA/pharmacy tech. New Walmart Pharmacy Tech $28/hr PT and Scripps PCA/Nurse Assistant ICU casual/per diem. Also new: free EMT classes from San Diego Fire Rescue (applications close soon) – a direct entry point for career changers. Mix of mid-to-senior roles noted but entry-level remains priority amid shortages and potential Medi-Cal freeze concerns.