In addition to visiting Alaska hospital website career pages, check out our Job Opportunities page.

No! There are hundreds of different careers in healthcare. Many work directly with patients while others work behind the scenes in a spectrum of positions. What they all have in common is they make a difference in people’s lives. Learn more about the range of opportunities available for a career in healthcare on our Explore Healthcare Careers page.

Healthcare jobs provide a stable income, a range of benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the opportunity to directly or indirectly support others in health and healing. Learn more about the benefits offered by various facilities in Alaska by visiting our Find a Job page.

This can vary substantially based on the position. However, you don’t have to have a four-year degree or experience in a healthcare setting to work in a hospital. It takes a range of different positions to keep a hospital running, and there’s a place for everyone! Check out ourHealthcare Career Quiz to find out what positions might be the best fit for you, or visit Training & Education to find the support you need to start your career.

The pathway to becoming a healthcare professional working in a hands-on, clinical setting varies. However, we invite you to check out our Training and Education page, which has educational resources that outline various degree options. Another great resource is Alaska Primary Care Association’s Alaska Healthcare Careers website.

You are not alone! We have many resources to help you on this journey, including our Explore Healthcare Careers page, and our Healthcare Career Quiz. Take your time to learn more about the options and assess how your personal characteristics, needs, and goals fit with the variety of healthcare positions available.