Health Sciences
       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.
Occupation Details
County Information
Wage
                $22/hour
                Average
            
            
                $45,300/year
                Median
            
        Wage Range
                 $35,510/year
                 Entry
            
            
                 $52,410/year
                 Experienced
            
        Growth Opportunity
                 167
                 Annual Openings
            
            
                 11% change
                 total jobs from 2020-2030
            
        Education Typically Needed
Postsecondary nondegree award
    Work Experience Typically Needed
None 
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