Health Information Medical Records Technology Technician Major

Description: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of health information administrators and other professionals, to construct medical records and clinical databases, perform manipulations on retrieved data, control the security and quality of records, and supervise data entry and technical maintenance personnel. Includes instruction in clinical and biomedical science data and information requirements, database management, data coding and validation, information security, quality control, health information content and structure, medical business procedures, and legal requirements. Is Health Information Medical Records Technology Technician the right major for you?
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Health Information Medical Records Technology Technician Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$35,010

Median Hourly Wage

$16.83*

Total Employed Nationally

176,090


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.