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Find your path with Volunteers to Careers!

Find your career with us! Demand for healthcare workers has never been stronger and should you choose a field in healthcare, your future will almost certainly be a bright one career-wise. Volunteering can be your first steps into a rewarding career… before you commit to a course of study. Learn more about the following fields below!

Making a difference

Volunteering at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is an exciting and rewarding opportunity that matches caring people with services that provide help and comfort to the patients and families who come to the hospital. It is also a chance to offer valuable assistance to PMC employees on a daily basis.

 

Why volunteer?

People from all walks of life choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. Many see volunteering as an opportunity to:

  • Help others
  • Meet new friends
  • Gain new skills or utilize existing skills

Volunteer Classifications

  • Adult volunteers are 18 years and older and serve in a variety of department throughout the hospital.
  • Teen volunteers are 14 to 17 years old and are typically placed in specific areas of the hospital.

Placement depends on skills, interests and availability. Once a volunteer is placed, flexibility is appreciated to help PMC best meet patients’ needs.

Latest News and Events

    • MAY 10, 2022
    Dr. Steven Stack and Dr. Kathleen Winter Visit PMC

    Dr. Steven Stack and Dr. Kathleen Winter Visit PMC

    On May 09, 2022, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) welcomed Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health Dr. Steven Stack and State Epidemiologist Dr. Kathleen Winter, who visited with PMC staff who had been instrumental in leading PMC’s COVID-19 response efforts. The pair met with the hospital’s executive team and several members of the medical

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    • MAY 5, 2022
    Congratulations To Our In-House Phlebotomy Training Graduates

    Congratulations To Our In-House Phlebotomy Training Graduates

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is now offering an in-house phlebotomy training program beginning in March. Those selected for the program will receive 60 hours of instructional class time and 80 hours of clinical training at PMC over a seven-week period at no cost to the student. During training, phlebotomy students at PMC will be PAID

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    • APRIL 27, 2022
    PMC and Buddy Bear Celebrate Hillbilly Days

    PMC and Buddy Bear Celebrate Hillbilly Days

    To celebrate the annual Hillbilly Days festival, Pikeville Medical Center’s Buddy Bear dressed up in his finest denim overalls complete with patches and buttons and joined in the fun. He was able to make appearances, both downtown and inside the hospital, spreading joy everywhere he went. First, Buddy visited pediatric patients at the Mettu Children’s

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    • MARCH 25, 2022
    Medical Assistant Career Spotlight

    Medical Assistant Career Spotlight

    Medical assistants (MA) are a vital part of the patient care team at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC). MAs are often the first point of contact with patients and are responsible for updating medical history and contact information. They complete administrative and clinical tasks and assist other healthcare professionals. Medical assistants typically measure vital signs, help

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