Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

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Job Description


	Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system. Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

Employment is expected to grow much faster than the average. Job prospects should be very good, particularly for technicians with strong computer software skills. Entrants usually have an associate degree. This is one of the few health-related occupations in which there is no direct hands-on patient care.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	67,340
Offices of Physicians	40,970
Nursing Care Facilities	13,050
Outpatient Care Centers	7,110
Home Health Care Services	5,790
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	5,430
Management of Companies and Enterprises	4,010
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	3,010
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services	2,870
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals	2,660

Career Video

Title: "Medical Records Technicians"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Average Annual Salary	$35,920
Average Hourly Wage	$17.27
Total Employment	180,280