Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

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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.

Sample of reported job titles: Medical Records Analyst, Medical Records Director

Occupation-Specific Information

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  • 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.
  • Design databases to support healthcare applications, ensuring security, performance and reliability.
  • Develop in-service educational materials.
  • Evaluate and recommend upgrades or improvements to existing computerized healthcare systems.
  • Facilitate and promote activities, such as lunches, seminars, or tours, to foster healthcare information privacy or security awareness within the organization.
  • Identify, compile, abstract, and code patient data, using standard classification systems.
  • Manage the department or supervise clerical workers, directing or controlling activities of personnel in the medical records department.
  • Monitor changes in legislation and accreditation standards that affect information security or privacy in the computerized healthcare system.
  • Plan, develop, maintain, or operate a variety of health record indexes or storage and retrieval systems to collect, classify, store, or analyze information.
  • Prepare statistical reports, narrative reports, or graphic presentations of information, such as tumor registry data for use by hospital staff, researchers, or other users.
  • Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
  • Resolve or clarify codes or diagnoses with conflicting, missing, or unclear information by consulting with doctors or others or by participating in the coding team's regular meetings.
  • Retrieve patient medical records for physicians, technicians, or other medical personnel.
  • Train medical records staff.
  • Write or maintain archived procedures, procedural codes, or queries for applications.

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Occupational Requirements

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Experience Requirements

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Title
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Education
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Related Experience
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Job Training
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Job Zone Examples
These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
SVP Range
(6.0 to < 7.0)

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Training & Credentials

State training
Local training
Certifications
State licenses

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Apprenticeship Opportunities

Example apprenticeship titles for this occupation:

  • Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
  • Health Information Technologist (Nof)
  • Tumor Registrar

Specific title(s) listed above are vetted by industry and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor for use in a Registered Apprenticeship Program.

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Worker Requirements

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In Demand skills are frequently included in employer job postings for this occupation.

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Worker Characteristics

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Occupational InterestCareer Interest Type
83
 
Conventional — Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
70
 
Investigative — Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
47
 
Social — Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
26
 
Realistic — Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
20
 
Enterprising — Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
3
 
Artistic — Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

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Specific Interest Areas Save Table: XLSX CSV

Occupational InterestSpecific Interest Area
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Information Technology — Work involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining computer software, hardware, networks, and systems.
74
 
Office Work — Work involves clerical and administrative tasks for an organization such as answering phones, bookkeeping, updating records, scheduling appointments or meetings, and editing of documents and files.
57
 
Health Care Service — Work involves providing health care services to individuals to include the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases and other forms of illness or impairment.
44
 
Management/Administration — Work involves planning, directing, or coordinating the daily operations of an organization, and overseeing personnel, business, or administrative services.
39
 
Mathematics/Statistics — Work involves developing and applying mathematics and statistical theory and methods.
34
 
Medical Science — Work involves studying and researching the causes, nature, effects, and treatments of disease or other forms of impairment or illness.
25
 
Teaching/Education — Work involves teaching through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects.
19
 
Human Resources — Work involves recruiting, selecting, and training job applicants, maintaining employee personnel records, administering compensation and employee-benefit programs, and conducting employee performance reviews.
19
 
Life Science — Work involves studying and researching living organisms through scientific disciplines such as biology, botany, zoology, microbiology, physiology, biochemistry, or zoology.
17
 
Professional Advising — Work involves providing expert advice, coaching, and counseling on topics such as careers, educational opportunities, and educational and professional development.
16
 
Accounting — Work involves examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting records for financial statements, or maintaining, auditing, or evaluating records and accounts.
16
 
Social Science — Work involves studying and researching human behavior, society, politics, and social relationships through scientific disciplines such as psychology, sociology, economics, or political science.
15
 
Public Speaking — Work involves speaking before an audience to educate, entertain, or influence the listeners.
13
 
Social Service — Work involves providing social services and assistance to improve the well-being and social and psychological functioning of children and adults.
12
 
Law — Work involves studying and applying legal knowledge.
10
 
Personal Service — Work involves providing personal services to individuals in need of non-medical assistance such as helping arrange or plan for travel, meals, or events.
8
 
Engineering — Work involves applying science and technology to the design, building, testing, and use of electrical and electronic components, mechanical devices and machines, automotive, marine, and aerospace equipment and vehicles, materials, or structures.
8
 
Finance — Work involves directing and managing financial activities, such as planning and investments for an individual or organization to generate income.
7
 
Business Initiatives — Work involves creating strategic plans or taking actions to expand an organization's business or market share.
6
 
Mechanics/Electronics — Work involves maintaining and repairing of machinery, such as automotive engines, electronic equipment, computers, and communication systems.
6
 
Physical Science — Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, materials, and phenomena through scientific disciplines such as physics, chemistry, astronomy, meteorology, or geology.
5
 
Humanities — Work involves studying and researching aspects of human history, culture, and language through disciplines such as history, philosophy, the language arts, or area/ethnic studies.
4
 
Politics — Work involves engaging in political activities to influence government policy.
4
 
Protective Service — Work involves maintaining order and protecting life and property by conducting investigations and enforcing laws and regulations to prevent or solve crimes.
2
 
Creative Writing — Work involves developing creative written works, such as novels, scripts, song lyrics, poetry, stories, or advertisements.
2
 
Marketing/Advertising — Work involves promoting or creating a public image for products, services, or organizations to attract interest, engagement, or sales.
2
 
Media — Work involves producing, developing, writing, directing, or presenting information through print, radio, television, or digital media.
2
 
Sales — Work involves selling goods or services.
2
 
Visual Arts — Work involves creating original visual artwork for a variety of media and purposes using various techniques and software.
1
 
Applied Arts and Design — Work involves applying artistic principles to the design and creation of various objects and materials.
1
 
Physical/Manual Labor — Work involves manually unloading and moving freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or performing other physical labor.
0
 
Agriculture — Work involves planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops, plants, or trees, or raising farm animals. Work can also involve preparing plant and animal products for distribution to consumers, or protecting natural resources to maximize their use in farming.
0
 
Animal Service — Work involves feeding, grooming, exercising, or otherwise providing care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other animals in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, and zoos.
0
 
Athletics — Work involves training, practicing, or competing in athletic events, or supporting those participating in athletics through coaching, training, or officiating.
0
 
Construction/Woodwork — Work involves constructing, installing, or repairing structures and fixtures made of wood.
0
 
Culinary Art — Work involves preparing, cooking, and presenting food in a distinctive style usually associated with a specific culture or region.
0
 
Music — Work involves conducting, composing, or playing music or singing.
0
 
Nature/Outdoors — Work involves planning, restoring, and conserving natural areas and wildlife habitats.
0
 
Performing Arts — Work involves acting as a performer in dance, comedy, or dramatic productions, choreographing of dance performances, or producing of live or recorded entertainment.
0
 
Religious Activities — Work involves conducting religious worship, leading a church or other religious group, and offering moral guidance associated with beliefs and practices of a religious faith.
0
 
Transportation/Machine Operation — Work involves driving vehicles, such as vans, trucks, trains, and buses to transport people or materials. Work can also involve operating heavy equipment, such as cranes, forklifts, bulldozers, and backhoes to move materials or earth.

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Work Styles Save Table: XLSX CSV

ImpactWork Style
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Attention to Detail — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
88
 
Dependability — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
84
 
Integrity — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
76
 
Cautiousness — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
66
 
Intellectual Curiosity — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
64
 
Cooperation — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
58
 
Achievement Orientation — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
55
 
Adaptability — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
50
 
Initiative — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
50
 
Stress Tolerance — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
49
 
Innovation — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
49
 
Perseverance — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
48
 
Tolerance for Ambiguity — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
40
 
Self-Control — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
38
 
Leadership Orientation — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
36
 
Sincerity — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
35
 
Self-Confidence — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
35
 
Social Orientation — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
26
 
Humility — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
21
 
Empathy — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
13
 
Optimism — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.

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Workforce Characteristics

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2025)
$32.70 hourly, $68,020 annual
State wages
Local wages
Employment (2024)
41,900 employees
Projected growth (2024-2034)
Much faster than average (7% or higher)
Projected job openings (2024-2034)
3,200
State trends
Top industries (2024)
Health Care and Social Assistance (65% employed in this sector)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site and 2024-2034 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Job Openings on the Web

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