How do they match: Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

  • Health Information Systems Technician
  • Medical Care Evaluation Specialist

  • 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.

  • Assign the patient to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), using appropriate computer software.
  • Compile medical care and census data for statistical reports on diseases treated, surgery performed, or use of hospital beds.
  • Identify, compile, abstract, and code patient data, using standard classification systems.
  • Retrieve patient medical records for physicians, technicians, or other medical personnel.

  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
  • Gather medical information from patient histories.
  • Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.