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Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Median Salary
62,990
Job Outlook
+16%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases.

What sectors do they work in?

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What is the job outlook?

Employment of health information technologists and medical registrars is projected to grow 16 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 3,200 openings for health information technologists and medical registrars are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$30,230

10%

$62,990

Median

$108,580

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

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Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Medical Informatics
  • Disease Registry Data Management

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

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What knowledge should you bring to the table?

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What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

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What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.