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Health Information Technician
Percentage of Growth: 22%
Number of jobs in WI (2006): 3,520
Number of jobs expected in 2016: 4,280
As a HIT, you will abstract clinical information from a variety of medical records and assign appropriate ICD 9 CM and/or CPT codes to patient records according to established procedures, and you will analyze, enter and manipulate databases and confirm appropriate DRG assignments. Knowledge in ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding is required. You must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. As a HIT, you will rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, perform a variety of tasks, and work under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. HITs typically report to a supervisor or manager.

Paralegal
Percentage of Growth: 18%
Number of jobs in WI (2006): 3,390
Number of jobs expected in 2016: 4,020
Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

Medical Transcriptionist
Percentage of Growth: 17%
Number of jobs in WI (2006): 4,470
Number of jobs expected in 2016: 5,120
With a career in Medical Transcription, you will transcribe medical dictation by physicians and other medical practitioners pertaining to patients assessment, diagnostics, therapy, and other medical reports. You will be familiar with the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the health care field. Medical Transcriptionists rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. They perform a variety of tasks and typically report to a supervisor/manager.

Preschool Teacher
Percentage of Growth: 28%
Number of jobs in WI (2006): 9,060
Number of jobs expected in 2016: 10,550
Oversees the educational activities within the day care classroom. Structures the curriculum and monitors students' progress to ensure activities are meeting the children's needs. Holds conferences with parents to discuss child's progress as well as any issues that arise. May require a state license. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Massage Therapist
Percentage of Growth: 15%
Number of jobs in WI (2006): 2,400
Number of jobs expected in 2016: 2,770
As a Massage Therapist you will have a number of different tasks when it comes to meeting your client's needs. Common responsibilities for a massage therapist include applying fingers and hand pressure to specific points of the body, assess clients' soft tissue condition, discuss medical histories and any problems with stress or pain with their clients, maintain treatment records, prepare and blend oils, and treat clients in the work setting you are in.

Computer Support Specialist
Percentage of Growth: 9%
Number of jobs in WI (2006): 9,030
Number of jobs expected in 2016: 9,830
Provide technical assistance to computer system users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone or from remote location. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems. Exclude "Network and Computer Systems Administrators".

Career outlook and job description taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition.  http://www.bls.gov