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The healthcare industry is booming! As the baby boomer generation enters retirement, more and more jobs will be required to fulfill their medical needs. As the opportunity for entering a booming sector presents itself, it’s daunting to think of changing professions or going back to school.

However the opportunity for a part-time work is available and with good pay! CareerBuilder.com published an article on Today’s Best Part-Time Jobs. With a little training you could have a part-time job that is flexible with exceptional pay.

Dental Assistants
Dental Assistants keep a dentists office running smoothly. They assist in procedures; take x-rays and care for patients. Many dentist offices are open part-time or carry regular business hours making it easy to accommodate a busy schedule.

Average pay: $14.53/hour

Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacy Technicians help prepare prescriptions for patients in hospitals, medical facilities or retail pharmacies. Because there are so many places pharmacy tech’s can work, there are a wide variety of schedules available from daytime to graveyard shifts.

Average pay: $12.32/hour with the opportunity for higher pay for different shifts and certifications.

Physical Therapy Assistant
Organization and support is the key to running a successful business. Physical Therapy Assistants provide support for physical therapists during appointments. They also offer patient support during therapy sessions. Some facilities only schedule appointments during normal business hours; several others make appointments available during the evening and weekend hours.

Average pay: $10.61/hour

Home Health Aides
Home Health Aides assist elderly, ill or disabled patients at their homes or in assisted-living facilities. They ensure the patients home or living environment is accommodating their daily needs. Working hours are often based on the patients need. Those working out of a patient’s home may only require a few hours per day.

Average pay: $8.54/hour or higher with experience