Best Bets: Entry-Level Career Opportunities for Military Spouses

Page 1









1. Insurance Claims & Policy Processing Clerk O*Net code: 43-9041

overview

what is it?

With positions available across the

Insurance claims and processing clerks

country, projected job growth of 11% over

process new policies, modifications to

the next 10 years, and an average starting

existing policies, and claims forms. They

salary of $38,430, it’s no surprise to see

also work to obtain information from

that entry-level positions as insurance

policyholders to verify the accuracy and

claims and policy processing clerks make

entirety of information on claims forms,

a great fit for military spouses.

applications and related documents, and company records.

what does it take?

frequent job titles

Most insurance clerk positions require a

Claims Representative

high school diploma or GED as well as

Insurance Analyst

competency in clerical and computer

Client Process Specialist

skills. Experience in the insurance field is helpful, but generally not required.

Policy Service Coordinator Processing Clerk


2. Fitness Trainer & Aerobics Instructor O*Net code: 39-9031

overview

what is it?

Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors

Fitness professionals deliver science-based

leverage their passion for fitness and high

health and fitness instruction to groups

energy to help clients achieve their health

and individuals in exercise activities.

and wellness goals. This career boasts

Through their work, they can make a

a strong projected growth rate of 10%

significant impact on the health and

and an average starting salary of $38,160.

wellness of participants while utilizing a

Fitness-related careers offer military

variety of approaches to deliver safe and

spouses a highly portable and flexible

effective classes based on demographics.

opportunity regardless of location.

what does it take?

frequent job titles

Requirements vary, but most jobs in

Fitness Instructor

fitness will require a combination of

Personal Trainer

training in vocational schools, on-the-job

Yoga Instructor

experience, and certifications; some roles

Fitness Coordinator

may require an associate degree.

Fitness Specialist



is this a

QUOTE TOO? FROM LQ


3. Pharmacy Technician O*Net code: 29-2052

overview

what is it?

Pharmacy technician jobs are a great

Technicians prepare medications under

fit for military spouses with an eye for

the direction of a pharmacist, including

detail. Requiring immense precision and

measuring, mixing, counting out, labeling,

organization, pharmacy technicians assist

and recording amounts and dosages of

a pharmacist in correctly dispensing

medications according to prescription

prescriptions. Pharmacy technician jobs

orders. Pharmacy technicians also

are plentiful, with approximately 400,000

compute charges for medication or

positions nationwide, and provide a great

equipment dispensed to hospital patients.

starting point into the pharmaceutical industry with an average annual salary of $30,920.

what does it take? Attending a postsecondary education program with an emphasis in pharmacy technology is helpful but not required.

frequent job titles Billing and Quality Technician Compounding Technician Pharmacy Tech

Vocational school and community

Technician, Inventory Specialist

colleges offer these programs, which

Certified Pharmacy Technician

usually last one year or less.

(CPhT)





Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.