Process, maintain, and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system.
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A Typical Day
- Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
- Review records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
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- Retrieve patient medical records for physicians, technicians, or other medical personnel.
Recommended Credentials
Bachelor's Degree
Education & Training
Regional employers often hire graduates of these programs.
Northwest Lower Michigan
Surgical Technology
— Northwestern Michigan College
Health Information Technology
— Baker College
Elsewhere in Michigan
Healthcare Services and Sciences
— Western Michigan University
Health Information Technology
— Macomb Community College
The Local Advantage Learning Pathway
Pathway 1
Join NorthEd Career Tech's Health Sciences Program to start your healthcare journey.
Consider NorthEd Early College's Allied Health Program to get a head start.
Pathway 2
Continue your studies at Northwestern Michigan College or Baker College.
Radiography - Transfer Guide from NMC to Ferris State University.
Health Information Technology
Ferris State University
Pathway 3
Pursue a degree or take a RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) certification exam for career advancement.
Health Information Technology
University of Michigan
Healthcare Services and Sciences
Western Michigan University
Sample Job Titles...
- Health Information Clerk
- Health Information Technician (Health Information Tech)
- Medical Records Analyst, Medical Records Clerk
- Medical Records Technician (Medical Records Tech)
- Coder
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Real World Career Pathways
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