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Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Description: What do 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

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  • This occupation is expected to grow rapidly.

    • Projected Growth: Much faster than average

    Projected Openings: 3200

    Percentage Employed by Industry: 65%

    Projected Employment

    United States

    2024 Employment
    41,900
    2034 Employment
    48,100
    Percent Change
    15%
    Annual projected job openings
    3,200

    Typical Wages

    Hourly Wages

    Annual wages for United States in United States

    • $39,120
      10%
    • $48,400+
      25%
    • $67,310+
      Median
    • $92,410+
      75%
    • $112,130+
      90%

    Annual Wages

    Typical Education

    How much education do most people in this career have?

    Associate's degree

    8.5%

    High school diploma or equivalent

    6.5%

    Doctoral or professional degree

    6.5%

    Master's degree

    34.9%

    Bachelor's degree

    30.8%

    Some college, no degree

    12%

    Less than high school diploma

    .8%
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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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    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.

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    STEM Occupation

    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
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