Pharmacists provide many valuable services to patients, such as filling medications, warning of potential side effects of medications, administering vaccines, and more. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary for pharmacists in 2014 was $118,470, and the average hourly wage was $56.96. In this article (and video), you’ll learn the  job duties of […]

Tellers work in various financial institutions, and they are responsible for accurately processing routine transactions, providing customer service, and more. Some of the common duties include cashing checks, depositing money, and collecting loan payments. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary for a bank teller in 2014 was $26,650, while the average […]

Surgical technologists (also called operating room techs, scrubs techs, or surgical assistants) assist healthcare professions during surgical operations. Surgical techs earn competitive salaries considering the relatively low education requirements, and they perform a variety of duties on the job. In this article, you’ll learn the job duties of a surgical tech (“a day in the life”), the education […]

Pediatricians are doctors who specialize in working with babies, children, and young adults, usually up to age 21. These doctors perform a variety of duties, including diagnosing and treating common childhood diseases or injuries. In this article, you’ll learn how to become a pediatrician, the average salary income for a pediatrician, the job duties, and […]

Veterinarians offer invaluable services to families, farmers, and many others. They care for the health of animals and work to improve public health. They diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals. Veterinarians are often a “jack of all trades” type of doctor. They will perform surgeries, dress wounds, prescribe […]

Ultrasound technicians, also known as diagnostic medical sonographers, operate special imaging equipment to create images of tissue or to conduct tests. These images are called sonograms or ultrasounds. Physicians use these image or test results to assess or diagnose medical conditions or to monitor a baby’s development in the womb. In this article (and video), […]

Medical transcriptionists create written reports by listening to recordings from doctors and other healthcare professionals. They also proofread reports and transcripts generated by speech recognition software programs, and they correct minor errors in those reports. In addition, medical transcriptionists assist in preparing medical histories, recording information into healthcare records, and more. In this article (and corresponding […]