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* ELMI Occupation Profile - Medical Records Specialists *
 
Medical Records Specialists
(O*NET 29-2072.00, SOC 29-2072)
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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.
 
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)
 
 
Wages
Vermont - 2023
Percentile1HourlyYearly
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  
 
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
IndustryPercent 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
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
  • Work experience in a related occupation
    None
  • 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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Vermont.gov State of Vermont Department of Labor