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* ELMI Occupation Profile - Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars *
 
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
(O*NET 29-9021.00, SOC 29-9021)
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What they do
Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases.
 
Also called:
Medical Records Analyst, Medical Records Director
 
 
Wages
Vermont - 2023
Percentile1HourlyYearly
10% $ 21.51   $44,730  
25% $ 28.70   $59,700  
Median $ 34.80   $72,380  
75% $ 40.11   $83,420  
90% $ 49.73   $103,440  
 
Average $ 34.54   $71,830  
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Industries of Employment
Health Information Technologists, Medical Registrars, Surgical Assistants, and Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other *
United States - 2020
IndustryPercent of total
  • Hospitals; state, local, and private
36%
  • Ambulatory healthcare services
24%
  • Educational services; state, local, and private
7%
  • Federal government, excluding postal service
6%
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services
5%
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Projected Employment
Health Information Technologists, Medical Registrars, Surgical Assistants, and Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other *
 Vermont
2020 employment 68
2030 employment 76
Annual percent change
(compounded)
1.1%
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations)
6
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Education and Experience:
Health Information Technologists, Medical Registrars, Surgical Assistants, and Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, 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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