4 Best Portable Jobs for Military Spouses

To build a long-term career as a military spouse, you need to pick something portable. A portable career has jobs available almost anywhere you go — a city, a rural area, another state or even another country.

Healthcare and information technology (IT) are ideal examples of military spouse jobs. They're in demand everywhere because everyone needs those services. You won't find a community where people don't need a doctor or tech support. And they won't become obsolete anytime soon.

Sound perfect? Here are four examples of portable jobs ideal for the military family lifestyle.

1. Phlebotomy Technician

A phlebotomy technician collects blood and other samples for laboratory testing in medical practices. These samples help doctors diagnose illnesses and create personalized healthcare plans. It's an essential position in medical offices across the country and the world, and it pays an average of $30,000 to start.

MedCerts' Phlebotomy Technician program prepares students for careers in this growing field. In as few as 12 weeks, you can learn the skills needed to take your Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam and apply for your first job.

And with available jobs growing by almost 30% in the next 10 years, there's never been a better time to begin.

2. Medical Assistant

Medical assisting is another rewarding opportunity to help patients and support healthcare practices. It's a highly portable career with more than 279,000 entry-level jobs across the U.S. The starting salary for those jobs averages just over $30,000.

Medical assisting is a hands-on field. You'll participate in patient care, taking vital signs and administering medications. You may also have behind-the-scenes duties, such as taking samples to a lab.

Prepare for your certification as a medical assistant with MedCerts' career education program. It takes about 28 weeks and prepares you for administrative and clinical certification tests.

3. Medical Front Office Administration Specialist

If you're interested in healthcare but prefer a more administrative role, a front office position could be the way to go. Clinics, doctor's offices and hospitals everywhere need skilled office administrators, and MedCerts lets you learn those skills in as little as 14 weeks.

In MedCerts's Medical Front Office Administration Specialist program, you'll learn how to keep patient records, manage appointment bookings and collect patient information. The goal is to prepare you to apply for your Certified Medical Administrative Assistant credential, which makes you a competitive job candidate. Expect average entry-level salaries of around $30,500, depending on your location.

4. PC Technician

Technology is also a growing and portable field, and you don't need a college degree to get involved. MedCerts's PC Technician program is designed for students to complete in six weeks, though you can take more time if needed.

PC technicians play essential roles in all kinds of environments, from retail to corporate offices. They handle system setups, troubleshooting, upgrades and more. The 10-year job growth rate is 11.3%, and starting salaries average $34,000.

Finding Your Portable Career

There are so many portable jobs available in healthcare and IT, choosing the right tone can be intimidating — but don't worry. MedCerts' Education Consultants can help you find the field that suits your interests and enroll you in the right education program. As a military-friendly school and an approved MyCAA grant educator, they’re experts in helping military spouses start or advance their careers. Connect today and start a career you'll love, no matter where your family life takes you.