Medical Records Specialists
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.
At a Glance
Medical Records Specialists earns a median of $50,250/yr with +7.1% projected growth. Typical entry: Postsecondary nondegree award. Top skills: eClinicalWorks EHR software, Epic Systems, Henry Schein Dentrix.
$50,250/yr
+7.1%
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Postsecondary nondegree award
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