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

No! There are hundreds of different careers in healthcare. Many work directly with patients while others work behind the scenes in a wide range of different positions. Learn more about the different types of jobs and hear what Alaskans working in healthcare have to say about their careers on the Explore Careers page.

Healthcare jobs provide a stable income, benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the opportunity to directly or indirectly support health and healing. Hear what Alaskans working in healthcare have to say about the benefits of their jobs on the Explore Careers page.

The pathway to becoming a healthcare professional working in a hands-on, clinical setting depends on the role. However, we invite you to check out our Training & Education page to learn more about programs in Alaska that offer certificates, 2-year, 4-year, and graduate degrees. 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 Careers page, and our Healthcare Career Quiz. Take your time to learn more about the options and how your interests and goals fit with the many healthcare positions available.