Healthcare Jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix healthcare hiring is led by Banner Health, the largest private employer in Arizona with more than 60,000 staff. From hospital nursing on Thomas Road to clinic roles in north Phoenix, jobs range from short certificate programs to licensed careers. Current openings come first, then who is hiring and what it pays.
Current healthcare Openings in Phoenix, AZ
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Healthcare Work in Phoenix
Phoenix healthcare jobs cluster in a few places. The central corridor holds Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix on McDowell Road, Dignity Health St. Joseph's on Thomas Road, Phoenix Children's Thomas Campus, Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital and the Carl T. Hayden VA on Indian School Road. East of downtown, Valleywise Health opened its new county teaching hospital on Roosevelt Street in June 2024. North Phoenix adds HonorHealth John C. Lincoln and Deer Valley and Mayo Clinic Hospital near Loop 101, while Banner Estrella anchors west Phoenix at 91st Avenue and Thomas.
Growth keeps the demand steady. The Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro passed 5.2 million people in 2025, and federal 2025 wage data shows Phoenix healthcare practitioners averaging $54.80 an hour, above the national average. Downtown's Phoenix Bioscience Core trains physicians, pharmacists and therapists, and Maricopa Community Colleges trains the nurses and technicians Valley hospitals hire.
Top Phoenix Employers Hiring Healthcare Workers
These systems had healthcare openings posted in Phoenix this month:
- Banner Health - Arizona's largest private employer, headquartered on Central Avenue, hiring nurses and clinical staff across its Valley hospitals.
- HonorHealth - nine acute-care hospitals and 200-plus care sites, with nursing and medical assistant openings in north Phoenix.
- Mayo Clinic - its Phoenix campus on Mayo Boulevard listed about 190 openings, from RNs to medical assistants.
- Dignity Health - the CommonSpirit system behind St. Joseph's hires ICU nurses and clinic medical assistants in Phoenix.
- Phoenix Children's - the Level 1 pediatric trauma center hires nurses, medical assistants and support staff.
- Sonora Quest Laboratories - hires phlebotomists across metro Phoenix.
Healthcare Salaries in Phoenix
- Entry level: about $18 to $22 an hour for nursing assistants, medical assistants and other support roles.
- Mid level: roughly $30 to $40 an hour for licensed practical nurses and many technologists.
- Senior: $48 to $63 an hour or more for experienced registered nurses and specialty clinicians.
These are estimates from 2025 federal wage data for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro, where healthcare support jobs average about $20.29 an hour and practitioner and technical jobs about $54.80. A license, a specialty, night or weekend shifts and a large hospital employer move pay up the most.
How to Start a Healthcare Career in Phoenix
The fastest entry points are certificate programs. Maricopa Community Colleges offers nurse assisting at six colleges, phlebotomy at GateWay and Phoenix College, and medical assisting at Phoenix College and GateWay. Licensed careers take longer: the associate degree in nursing runs at eight Maricopa colleges, and ASU's Edson College, Grand Canyon University and Chamberlain offer the BSN. Nurses and nursing assistants are credentialed by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, pharmacy technicians by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy, and radiologic technologists by the Arizona Department of Health Services. Medical assistants need approved training but no state license.
What the Job Involves
Healthcare jobs split into bedside care, clinic support and behind-the-scenes work. Nurses and nursing assistants care for patients directly, medical assistants room patients and support physicians, and phlebotomists, technicians and billing staff keep labs, imaging and payment moving. Hospital roles run around the clock, while clinic and lab jobs mostly keep weekday hours.
Skills Employers Look For
- The license or certificate the role requires
- BLS certification
- Epic or other EHR experience
- Clear communication with patients and families
- Bilingual English and Spanish communication
- Reliability on nights, weekends and holidays
Career Path and Advancement
Many Phoenix healthcare careers start in a support role, such as nursing assistant or medical assistant, and climb through school while working. A common ladder runs from CNA to LPN at GateWay, Glendale or Mesa, then to RN through a Maricopa associate degree, then to a BSN and specialty or leadership roles. Large Valley systems support that climb with tuition help and new-graduate residencies.
Related Careers in Phoenix
These Phoenix healthcare guides go deeper on specific roles:
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the biggest healthcare employer in Phoenix?
Banner Health, which is also the largest private employer in Arizona with more than 60,000 employees. HonorHealth, Mayo Clinic, Dignity Health, Phoenix Children's and Valleywise Health are the other large systems in the city.
What healthcare jobs can I get in Phoenix without a degree?
Nursing assistant, medical assistant and phlebotomist roles usually need a short certificate rather than a degree. Maricopa Community Colleges and private schools such as Pima Medical Institute offer these programs.
How much do healthcare workers make in Phoenix?
Federal 2025 data puts Phoenix healthcare support jobs at about $20.29 an hour on average and practitioner and technical jobs at about $54.80. Pay depends heavily on license, specialty and shift.
Which agency licenses nurses in Arizona?
The Arizona State Board of Nursing licenses RNs and LPNs and certifies nursing assistants. Arizona is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a multistate license from another compact state is valid here until Arizona becomes your primary residence.
Where can I train for a healthcare job in Phoenix?
Phoenix College and GateWay Community College are the city's main public options for nursing, medical assisting and phlebotomy, and GateWay alone offers radiologic technology, respiratory care and surgical technology in the Maricopa system. ASU, Grand Canyon University and Chamberlain offer nursing degrees in Phoenix.
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