Explore Healthcare Careers
Curious about what it’s like to work in Alaska healthcare?
From patient care to behind-the-scenes support, one thing is clear — healthcare can be described in a LOT of ways.
Click on the images and videos below to hear from people working at hospitals and nursing homes across the state about how they trained for and found their jobs, and why they choose to work in healthcare.
Patient Care Roles
Workers in patient care provide direct services to diagnose and treat injuries and illness. They provide education and counsel patients to support their recovery and help them to maintain physical and mental wellbeing. These roles provide hands-on, face-to-face care for patients.
Allied Health Roles
Allied health workers bridge gaps between patients and medical providers to help find, prevent, and manage diseases and injuries. They might work with doctors to care for patients or work on their own in areas like rehabilitation, nutrition, and speech. Whether working in teams or independently, they play an important role in improving patient outcomes and overall health.
Administration Roles
Healthcare facilities have people in lots of business roles that help keep the hospital running smoothly. Although they don't provide direct medical care to patients or have knowledge of anatomy or health, their work is vital to operations and they contribute to the overall patient care experience.
Facility Operations
A number of vital “behind the scenes" roles keep hospitals and nursing homes functioning day-to-day from building maintenance to housekeeping, security, and food services.
