Career Profile

Medical Records Specialists

Education HS diploma or less
This is the typical education required for an entry-level position.
Earnings $38,500
This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position.

Medical Records & Health Information Technicians manage health records and patient information in compliance with the standards of the health care system.

General Information

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 industrys numerical coding system. Includes medical coders. Excludes Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars (29-9021) and File Clerks (43-4071).

Important Work Activities

  • Perform clerical work in medical settings.
  • Process healthcare paperwork.
  • Classify materials according to standard systems.
  • Code data or other information.
  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.

Medical Records Specialists

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

41

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 41 openings per year are projected for Medical Records Specialists.

+15.6%

Employment Change

Employment for Medical Records Specialists is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.6% between 2023 and 2028.

$18.49

Earnings Potential

An average worker in this occupation is paid $18.49/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.57, while experienced workers are paid $23.33. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 364 Medical Records Specialists in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 420.

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Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Medical Records Specialists are Offices of Physicians, General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, and Office Administrative Services.

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Offices of Physicians
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Office Administrative Services
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Medical Records Specialists include Clerical, English Language, and Computers and Electronics.

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Clerical
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Medical Records Specialists is HS diploma or less. 23% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.

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HS diploma or less
Some college, no degree
Associate's
Bachelor's
Postgraduate degree
Sources: BLS   JobsEQ®   ONET