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Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

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Description

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.

Industry areas

  • Health Science

Job Outlook

Employment of health information technologists and medical registrars is projected to grow 17 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 3,400 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.

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Employment of health information technologists and medical registrars is projected to grow 17 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 3,400 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.

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Salary

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Salary

$55,560

State-by-state Salary

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$77,810
$27,970
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