What they do
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
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Also called: |
Coder, Health Information Clerk, Health Information Specialist, Health Information Technician (Health Information Tech), Medical Records Clerk, Medical Records Coordinator, Medical Records Technician (Medical Records Tech), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
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Wages
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Vermont - 2023 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
$ 18.55 |
$38,570 |
25% |
$ 19.37 |
$40,280 |
Median |
$ 23.85 |
$49,610 |
75% |
$ 28.56 |
$59,400 |
90% |
$ 33.48 |
$69,630 |
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Average |
$ 24.50 |
$50,950 |
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Industries of Employment
Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Records Specialists, and Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other* |
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
- Ambulatory healthcare services
| 35% |
- Hospitals; state, local, and private
| 35% |
- Administrative and support services
| 5% |
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
| 5% |
- Management of companies and enterprises
| 4% |
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Projected Employment
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Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Records Specialists, and Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other* |
Vermont |
2020 employment |
854 |
2030 employment |
949 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
1.1% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
74 |
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Education and Experience:
Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Records Specialists, and Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other* |
- Typical education needed for entry
Postsecondary non-degree award
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
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Job Zone
Medium Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(6.0 to < 7.0) - A typical worker will require
over 1 year up to and including 2 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Other Resources
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- CareerOneStop
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- O*NET Online
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