Which healthcare jobs are safest from AI?

The safest healthcare jobs include Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other (4/100), Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars (4/100), Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other (4/100). These roles require human judgment, creativity, or physical skills that AI cannot easily replicate.

Will AI Replace Healthcare Jobs?

Q: Will AI replace healthcare jobs?

Based on our analysis of 96 occupations in Healthcare, the average AI replacement risk is 36/100. 5 jobs face high risk (70+), while 32 jobs have low risk (under 30). The impact varies significantly by specific role and the types of tasks involved.

Q: Which healthcare jobs are most at risk from AI?

The highest-risk healthcare jobs include Pharmacy Technicians (86/100), Genetic Counselors (85/100), Psychiatric Technicians (82/100). These roles involve tasks that AI can increasingly automate.

We analyzed 96 occupations in healthcare to determine their AI replacement risk. The average risk score is 36/100.

Jobs Analyzed

36/100

Average Risk

High Risk (70+)

Low Risk (<30)

Risk Distribution

Critical (80-100)

High (60-79)

Moderate (40-59)

Low (20-39)

Very Low (0-19)

⚠️ Highest Risk Healthcare Jobs

Pharmacy Technicians

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosa...

Genetic Counselors

Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Pro...

Psychiatric Technicians

Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or ot...

Athletic Trainers

Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative...

Surgical Assistants

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incis...

✅ Safest Healthcare Jobs

Physicians, All Other

All physicians not listed separately.......

Dentists, All Other Specialists

All dentists not listed separately.......

Therapists, All Other

All therapists not listed separately.......

Cardiologists

Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in i...

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.......

Pediatric Surgeons

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, prematur...

Surgeons, All Other

All surgeons not listed separately.......

Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other

All healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners not listed separately.......

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification a...

All Healthcare Jobs by AI Risk

Job Title	Risk Score	Risk Level
Pharmacy Technicians	86	Critical
Genetic Counselors	85	Critical
Psychiatric Technicians	82	Critical
Athletic Trainers	76	High
Surgical Assistants	74	High
Medical Dosimetrists	65	High
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians	62	High
Dental Hygienists	59	Medium
Histology Technicians	59	Medium
Neurodiagnostic Technologists	59	Medium
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	57	Medium
Nuclear Medicine Technologists	57	Medium
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	57	Medium
Dietetic Technicians	57	Medium
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	56	Medium
Patient Representatives	56	Medium
Surgical Technologists	55	Medium
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	55	Medium
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	55	Medium
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	54	Medium
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	53	Medium
Opticians, Dispensing	53	Medium
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists	52	Medium
Hearing Aid Specialists	51	Medium
Orthotists and Prosthetists	48	Medium
Cytogenetic Technologists	45	Medium
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists	43	Medium
Cytotechnologists	43	Medium
Histotechnologists	39	Low
Family Medicine Physicians	37	Low
Physicians, Pathologists	37	Low
Speech-Language Pathologists	36	Low
General Internal Medicine Physicians	36	Low
Neurologists	36	Low
Dietitians and Nutritionists	34	Low
Optometrists	34	Low
Podiatrists	34	Low
Audiologists	34	Low
Allergists and Immunologists	34	Low
Hospitalists	34	Low
Preventive Medicine Physicians	34	Low
Naturopathic Physicians	34	Low
Prosthodontists	33	Low
Physician Assistants	33	Low
Radiation Therapists	33	Low
Radiologists	33	Low
Orthoptists	33	Low
Pharmacists	32	Low
Anesthesiologist Assistants	32	Low
Anesthesiologists	32	Low
Psychiatrists	32	Low
Urologists	32	Low
Art Therapists	31	Low
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses	31	Low
Nurse Anesthetists	31	Low
Dermatologists	31	Low
Pediatricians, General	31	Low
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians	31	Low
Sports Medicine Physicians	31	Low
Acupuncturists	31	Low
Veterinarians	30	Low
Nurse Practitioners	30	Low
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons	30	Low
Obstetricians and Gynecologists	30	Low
Physical Therapists	29	Low
Respiratory Therapists	29	Low
Registered Nurses	29	Low
Exercise Physiologists	29	Low
Clinical Nurse Specialists	29	Low
Nurse Midwives	29	Low
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	29	Low
Chiropractors	28	Low
Occupational Therapists	28	Low
Orthodontists	28	Low
Music Therapists	28	Low
Critical Care Nurses	28	Low
Emergency Medicine Physicians	28	Low
Midwives	28	Low
Dentists, General	27	Low
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists	27	Low
Acute Care Nurses	27	Low
Recreational Therapists	26	Low
Medical Records Specialists	13	Very Low
Emergency Medical Technicians	12	Very Low
Paramedics	12	Very Low
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	11	Very Low
Physicians, All Other	4	Very Low
Dentists, All Other Specialists	4	Very Low
Therapists, All Other	4	Very Low
Cardiologists	4	Very Low
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	4	Very Low
Pediatric Surgeons	4	Very Low
Surgeons, All Other	4	Very Low
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	4	Very Low
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	4	Very Low
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	4	Very Low

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will AI replace healthcare jobs?

Based on our analysis of 96 occupations, the average AI replacement risk in healthcare is 36/100. 5 jobs face high risk, while 32 jobs have low risk. The impact varies significantly depending on the specific tasks involved in each role.

Which healthcare jobs are most at risk?

The highest-risk jobs include Pharmacy Technicians (86/100), Genetic Counselors (85/100), Psychiatric Technicians (82/100). These roles involve repetitive or data-processing tasks that AI can increasingly handle.

How can healthcare workers prepare for AI?

Focus on skills that AI struggles with: creative problem-solving, emotional intelligence, complex physical tasks, and strategic thinking. Consider learning to work alongside AI tools rather than competing with them. Upskilling in data literacy and AI fundamentals can also help you leverage these technologies in your current role.