Health Information Specialists

Duties and Responsibilities:

They obtain, post, and analyze medical, workload, finance and insure data. They make sure that they could record patient’s information properly so that health care could be provided.

Some jobs in this field are Registered Record administrators, Record Technicians, and Coding Specialists. They all have different duties such as coordinate various information, make sure all records are accurate and report codes to insurance companies.

Average Salary:

$20,000-$25,000 (Coding Specialists)

$23,000- $30,000 (Record Technician

$30,000-$40,000 (Record Administrators)

Educational Requirements:

Students should take courses in business, information management, science, math, and English.

Coding Specialists have to have a high school diploma or a GED certificate. Training is usually required as well. To be certified, specialists must pass an examination.

Accredited record technicians have to earn an associate’s degree from college. They must also pass an examination.

Record administrators must complete a bachelor’s degree program and pass an examination.