What Are the Different Types of Medical Records Jobs?

Medical records technicians perform a myriad of information-based tasks in hospitals, clinics and health care providers' offices. Discover a selection of those opportunities.

  1. Technicians

    • Medical records technicians are responsible for tasks such as compiling and maintaining patient records, compiling patient statistical data and assisting the medical records administrator.

    Medical Records Administrators

    • Generally serving as department heads, they are responsible for overseeing the medical records compilation systems.

    Utilization Review Coordinator

    • These technicians analyze patient data to make sure the health care facility is delivering quality care.

    Cancer Registrars

    • These technicians compile and maintain records of cancer patients. The data is provided to doctors for treatment purposes and to researchers for further study.

    Potential

    • Job prospects for medical records technicians in general are good, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook for 2008-2009. Demand will be strong for those with a background in medical coding.

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