health information

Health Information Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Health information technicians do not collect information firsthand. Instead, they receive patient forms, medical histories and test results from medical professionals. Technicians must first examine the data to ensure that it is correct and accurate. They can then plan the best way to organize and store this information either through paper files, or more commonly, through electronic databases. Their primary responsibility is to keep all patient records confidential, because they contain sensitive details. Technicians may contact a doctor or nurse to clarify that what they’ve received is accurate

Salary:

$20,000-$25,000(coding Specialists)

$23,000-$20,000(Record Technicians)

$30,000-$40,000(Record Administrators)

Education:          Students should take high school courses in business, information management, science, math, and English.

Coding specialists must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.  Training is usually conducted on the job, but classes are offered at technical schools and community colleges.  To become certified, specialists must pass an examination.

Accredited record technicians must earn an associate's degree from an accredited college program or from the American Health Information Management Association Independent Study Program.  Additionally, they must pass a credentialing examination.

Record administrators must complete a bachelor's degree program in the field and pass a certification examination.

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