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    Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

    What Medical Records and Health Information Technicians Do

     

    Medical records and health information technicians, commonly referred

    to as health information technicians, organize and manage health information

    data. They ensure its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper

    and electronic systems. They use various classification systems to code and

    categorize patient information for insurance reimbursement purposes,

    for databases and registries, and to maintain patients’

    medical and treatment histories.

     

    Job Outlook

     

    Employment of health information techniciansis projected to grow 22

    percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all

    occupations. The demand for health services is expected to increase

    as the population ages.  Health information technicians need to be able

    to discuss patient information and discrepancies with other professionals such as

    physicians and insurance personnel.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Health information technicians held

    about 186,300 jobs in 2012.

    Most health information

    technicians work in hospitals or

    physicians’ offices. How to Become a

    Medical Records or

    Health Information Technician

    Health information technicians typically

    need a postsecondary certificate

    to enter the occupation, although

    they may have an associate’s degree.

    Many employers also require professional certification.

     

    Pay

     

    The median annual wage for health information technicians was $34,160 in May 2012.