Career Profile
Medical Records Specialists
Medical Records & Health Information Technicians manage health records and patient information in compliance with the standards of the health care system.
General Information
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 healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industrys numerical coding system. Includes medical coders. Excludes Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars (29-9021) and File Clerks (43-4071).
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Medical Records Specialists
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 41 openings per year are projected for Medical Records Specialists.
Employment Change
Employment for Medical Records Specialists is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.6% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $18.49/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.57, while experienced workers are paid $23.33. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 364 Medical Records Specialists in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 420.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Medical Records Specialists are Offices of Physicians, General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, and Office Administrative Services.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Medical Records Specialists include Clerical, English Language, and Computers and Electronics.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Medical Records Specialists is HS diploma or less. 23% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.