# AI exposure in healthcare practitioners and technical jobs Updated October 2026 The 89 occupations in this group average 34 of 100 for AI exposure, against 37 for all the occupations we scored. Medical coders are the most exposed at 69. Surgical technologists are the least exposed at 15. ## How the group splits Share of the occupations in this group in each exposure band. - **33%** low - **61%** moderate - **6%** high ## Every occupation in this group 1. [Medical coders, Medical Records Specialists, score **69** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/medical-coders/) 2. [Dietitians, Dietitians and Nutritionists, score **53** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/dietitians/) 3. [Pharmacists, 15% of task time AI can do, score **51** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/pharmacists/) 4. [Nurse practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, score **49** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/nurse-practitioners/) 5. [Patient representatives, Patient Representatives, score **49** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/patient-representatives/) 6. [Radiologists, 15% of task time AI can do, score **46** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/radiologists/) 7. [Preventive medicine physicians, Preventive Medicine Physicians, score **45** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/preventive-medicine-physicians/) 8. [General internal medicine physicians, General Internal Medicine Physicians, score **44** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/general-internal-medicine-physicians/) 9. [Pharmacy technicians, Pharmacy Technicians, score **44** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/pharmacy-technicians/) 10. [Family doctors, Family Medicine Physicians, score **42** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/family-doctors/) 11. [Allergists, Allergists and Immunologists, score **41** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/allergists/) 12. [Pathologists, Physicians, Pathologists, score **41** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/pathologists/) 13. [Hospitalists, 8% of task time AI can do, score **40** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/hospitalists/) 14. [Sports medicine physicians, Sports Medicine Physicians, score **40** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/sports-medicine-physicians/) 15. [Speech-language pathologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, score **39** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/speech-language-pathologists/) 16. [Occupational therapists, Occupational Therapists, score **38** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/occupational-therapists/) 17. [Physical therapists, Physical Therapists, score **38** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/physical-therapists/) 18. [Nurses, Registered Nurses, score **36** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/nurses/) 19. [Neurodiagnostic technologists, Neurodiagnostic Technologists, score **35** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/neurodiagnostic-technologists/) 20. [Physiatrists, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians, score **35** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/physiatrists/) 21. [Urologists, 7% of task time AI can do, score **34** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/urologists/) 22. [Veterinarians, 5% of task time AI can do, score **33** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/veterinarians/) 23. [Opticians, Opticians, Dispensing, score **32** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/opticians/) 24. [Sonographers, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, score **31** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/diagnostic-medical-sonographers/) 25. [Physician assistants, Physician Assistants, score **30** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/physician-assistants/) 26. [Ophthalmic medical technologists, Ophthalmic Medical Technologists, score **29** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/ophthalmic-medical-technologists/) 27. [Orthopedic surgeons, Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric, score **29** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/orthopedic-surgeons/) 28. [Radiologic technologists, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, score **29** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/radiologic-technologists/) 29. [Anesthesiologists, 7% of task time AI can do, score **28** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/anesthesiologists/) 30. [Dentists, Dentists, General, score **28** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/dentists/) 31. [Cardiovascular technologists, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, score **27** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/cardiovascular-technologists/) 32. [Nurse anesthetists, Nurse Anesthetists, score **26** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/nurse-anesthetists/) 33. [Respiratory therapists, Respiratory Therapists, score **24** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/respiratory-therapists/) 34. [Licensed practical nurses, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, score **22** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/licensed-practical-nurses/) 35. [Psychiatric technicians, Psychiatric Technicians, score **22** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/psychiatric-technicians/) 36. [Veterinary technicians, Veterinary Technologists and Technicians, score **22** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/veterinary-technicians/) 37. [Dental hygienists, Dental Hygienists, score **20** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/dental-hygienists/) 38. [Paramedics, 8% of task time AI can do, score **19** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/paramedics/) 39. [Emergency medical technicians, Emergency Medical Technicians, score **17** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/emergency-medical-technicians/) 40. [Ophthalmic medical technicians, Ophthalmic Medical Technicians, score **17** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/ophthalmic-medical-technicians/) 41. [Surgical technologists, Surgical Technologists, score **15** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/surgical-technologists/) ## Related topics - [**Jobs AI can't replace**Cement masons score lowest, at 8.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/jobs-ai-cant-replace/) - [**Jobs most at risk from AI**Proofreaders score highest, at 76.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/jobs-most-exposed-to-ai/) - [**High-paying jobs with low AI exposure**Radiologists earn a median $420,860 and score 46.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/high-paying-jobs-low-ai-exposure/) - [**Entry-level jobs with low AI exposure**Cement masons need little prior training and score 8.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/entry-level-jobs-low-ai-exposure/) - [**Jobs AI speeds up the most**For natural sciences managers, AI speeds up 96% of task time.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/jobs-ai-speeds-up/) - [**AI and jobs in Malta**15 iGaming roles graded task by task.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/malta/) - [**Skills that keep work human**The skills to build in the jobs AI changes least.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/skills/) - [**Jobs A to Z**Every job we publish, by first letter.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/jobs/) - [**AI exposure by industry**Average scores for 22 occupation groups.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/industries/) - [**Write a CV screening software can read**How applicant tracking systems read a CV, and what to change.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/cv-screening-guide/) - [**AI for businesses**The tasks to automate first in each team and industry.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-for/) - [**How we score AI exposure**The grading, the weights and every source.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/methodology/) ## Next steps - ### Check your job Your job title is a rough guide. 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