Healthcare & Social Assistance
Healthcare and Social Assistance is the largest industry in Frederick County, offering services that address all aspects of the public's general health and welfare. This fast-paced industry is often referred to as "recession-proof" due to its continued growth and job stability. Career opportunities in Frederick County's healthcare and social assistance sectors are abundant - and growing!
Sub-sectors include: Behavioral Health, Diagnostic Imaging, Health and Wellness, Hospitals, Nursing and Long-term Care Facilities, Medical Laboratories, and Social Services.
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Featured Businesses
Here are some of the many businesses in the Healthcare and Social Assistance industry that call Frederick County home.
If you are a Frederick County business in the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry and would like to be featured here, please contact us at fcws@frederickworks.com.
Industry Inside Look
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In-Demand Skills
Top 10 Advertised Skills
Adaptability
Basic Life Support/CPR
Communications
Computer Literacy
Coordinating
Customer Service
Leadership/Management
Problem Solving
Scheduling
Teamwork
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Industry Training Programs
These career development programs provide training to prepare you for a variety of jobs in the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry.
Sample Industry Programs:
SKILL UP Frederick features over 5,000 courses, including First Aid, HIPAA, PPE and more.
For the most current information regarding the status of individual training programs, please contact the training provider directly.
Sample Career Pathway & Occupations
High School Diploma
Physical Therapy Aide: $12.92/hr
Mental Health Aide: $15.37/hr
Residential Assistant: $17.22/hr
Medical Secretary: $18.99/hr
Certification or Associates Degree
Medical Assistant: $18.07/hr
Dental Assistant: $21.90/hr
Physical Therapy Asst: $27.30/hr
Surgical Technologist: $29.35/hr
Bachelor’s Degree & Above
Social Worker: $29.08/hr
Registered Nurse: $38.37/hr
Dental Hygienist: $44.17/hr
Physician Assistant: $53.51/hr
Additional Resources
Learn more about One-on-One Career Services, including scholarship and grant opportunities for those who meet eligibility requirements:
One-on-One Career Services: 3 Steps to Connect - Could you benefit from FREE career training to boost your skills & qualifications? Would you like to have your own experienced coach to guide you along your career path? Join us for an information-packed virtual session to learn how you can access these resources - and more!
Visit our online registration page to learn more and sign up for this session!
Additional grant and scholarship opportunities:
Further explore the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for occupations in Healthcare & Social Assistance:
Healthcare & Social Assistance Career Exploration
Healthcare & Social Assistance Career Assessment: https://www.ondemandassessment.com
Assessments & Virtual Job Shadow
Complete this quick form to gain access to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry assessments, insider perspective videos, Q&As, and more!
Sources
EMSI: https://www.economicmodeling.com/
O*Net: https://www.onetonline.org/
MWE: https://mwejobs.maryland.gov/
Frederick County Office of Economic Development: http://www.discoverfrederickmd.com/
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/