Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Medical records technicians and health information technicians 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. They process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the health care industry’s numerical coding system.
AT-A-GLANCE
Average Salary
$25—41K
Job Growth
11.51%
Education Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Patient Interaction
Low
Blood Interaction
None