Health information specialist
Duties and responsibilities:
Medical records and health information technicians, commonly referred to
as health information technicians, organize and manage health information data.
They ensure its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper
and electronic systems. They use various classification systems to code and
categorize patient information for insurance reimbursement purposes, for
databases and registries, and to maintain patients’ medical and treatment
histories. Also the health information specialist do is Health Information Technicians in handling medical
data. Unlike positions in coding or IT, advanced study beyond a high school
diploma is unnecessary. However, most positions prefer previous experience in
the field and knowledge of healthcare IT systems, which can be obtained through
courses at a junior college.
Salary: $34,160 per year
Education: Health information
technicians typically need a postsecondary certificate to enter the occupation,
although they may have an associate’s degree. Many employers also require
professional certification.
Reflection: I think this is a good type of work if you are really in to
it because no one can force to work a certain thing except if you live in
country with dictator but anything is possible
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