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Medical Records and Health Information Technicians in The United States

(Técnicos en registros médicos e información de salud)

Medical Records 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. Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)29-2071.00
Career InterestsCE
Minimum education required(Postsecondary)
Postsecondary nondegree award
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(None)
None
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)1.07 (moderate growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)215,500
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)238,600
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)16,800
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)*
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)*
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)*
Career ClusterHealth Science
(Ciencia De la Salud)
Major Occupational GroupHealthcare Practitioners and Technical

* data not available
Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.


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