Lesser Known Allied Health Careers

Everyone knows that allied health is a booming field, even with a recession. But some allied health jobs are well-kept secrets.  Here are some promising careers that are under the radar (meaning more opportunity for you!)

Paraoptometric. Like a paramedic, except that the paraoptometric works with optometrists.  How to Become a Paraoptometric.

Health Informatician.  Informaticians work with data in the healthcare setting.  Like computers? You may want to become a health informatician.

Healthcare Reimbursement Specialist. This job is all about making sure that insurance companies and agencies pay their fair share. How to Become a Healthcare Reimbursement Specialist.

Radiologist Assistant. This is one of the higher-paying allied health jobs. Radiologist Assistants, well, they assist radiologists! They perform many radiology tasks under supervision.  Check out this guide on becoming a radiologist assistant.