Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Description of what they do:
Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases.
Also known as: Medical Records Analyst, Medical Records Director
Interests & Work Values
Interests
- People who work in this occupation generally have the interest code: CIS.
- This means people who work in this occupation generally have Conventional interests, but also prefer Investigative and Social environments.
Work Values
- People who work in this occupation generally prize , but also value in their jobs.
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Education
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
People starting in this career usually have:
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Employment
This is a Bright Outlook Occupation
This occupation is expected to grow rapidly.
Projected Growth:
- Much faster than average
- Projected Openings: 3200
- Percentage Employed by Industry: 65%
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Employment Info
Projected Employment
This is a Bright Outlook Occupation
This occupation is expected to grow rapidly.
U.S. Projected Growth & Employment:
- Much faster than average
- Annual Projected Openings: 3200
- Percentage Employed by Industry: 65%
- 2024 Employment: 41,900
- 2034 Employment: 48,100
- Percent Change: 15%
Typical Wages
Annual Wages in the United States
Education & Experience
Education Requirements
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
People starting in this career usually have:
Typical Education
How much education do most people in this career have?
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Typical Tasks: What you might do in a day
- Classify materials according to standard systems.
- Code data or other information.
- Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
- Communicate with management or other staff to resolve problems.
- Create databases to store electronic data.
- Develop procedures for data management.
- Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities.
- Gather medical information from patient histories.
- Maintain medical facility records.
- Maintain security.
- Manage healthcare operations.
- Market products, services, or events.
- Monitor external affairs or events affecting business operations.
- Perform clerical work in medical settings.
- Prepare healthcare training materials.
- Present medical research reports.
- Promote educational institutions or programs.
- Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
- Supervise medical support personnel.
- Test computer hardware performance.
- Test software performance.
- Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.
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- Clinical Research Coordinators
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists
- Management Analysts
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Health Informatics Specialists
- Database Administrators
- Document Management Specialists
- Operations Research Analysts
- Clinical Data Managers
- Bioinformatics Technicians
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Preventive Medicine Physicians
- Medical Records Specialists
- Patient Representatives
- Genetic Counselors
- Medical Assistants
- Medical Transcriptionists
- Statistical Assistants
STEM Occupation Details
This Occupation is a part of STEM Occupations.
Description: This occupation is a STEM career. That means it is heavy on Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics.
Job Family: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
STEM Occupation Type:
- Technologists and Technicians