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.
At a Glance
Medical Records Specialists earns a median of $50,250/yr with +7.1% projected growth. Typical entry: Postsecondary nondegree award. Top skills: Microsoft Access, MEDITECH software, IBM SPSS Statistics.
$50,250/yr
+7.1%
14
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
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Work Styles (21)
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
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