Health Care Schools in Arkansas - AR

Fastest Growing Health Care Careers in Arkansas

Hospitals, physician offices, managed care companies and the majority of health care related businesses need more than just a doctor to operate efficiently. There are medical assistants, accountants, marketing specialists, office managers, nurses, etc. that keep the these organizations running efficiently. The fastest growing health care careers in Arkansas are marketing managers, physician assistants, medical assistants, billing specialists, database administrators, psychiatric technicians and psychiatric aides. Arkansas health care employers have moved toward hiring individuals with a formal education for most health care industry careers. Opportunities are often better for those with a formal education and work experience. Learn more about health care careers in our Career Center.

Arkansas's Largest Health Care Employers

  • Arkansas Cancer Research Center: Located in Little Rock and part of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - UAMS.
  • Baptist Health: Largest not for profit health care organization in AR. Medical Center locations in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Arkadelphia, Heber Springs. Facilities in Little Rock, Cabot, Stuttgart, Lonoke, England, Sheridan, Monticello and additional locations throughout the state.
  • Arkansas Children's Hospital: Located in Little Rock
  • St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center: Located in Little Rock
  • Sparks Health System: Located in Fort Smith
  • St. Edward Mercy Medical Center: Located in Fort Smith. The network includes three other satellite hospitals in Ozark, Paris and Waldron as well as a number of medical clinics.
  • Jefferson Regional Medical Center: Located in Pine Bluff
  • St. Bernard's Medical Center: Located in Jonesboro
  • Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield: Offices located in Little Rock, Texarkana and Fayetteville

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