Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases.

$67,310

Median Annual Pay

Jobs growth:

+15% projected 2024–2034

Associate's degree

Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Health information technologists and medical registrars serve as the bridge between healthcare and information technology, ensuring that patient data is accurate, secure, and accessible when needed. They spend their days managing electronic health record systems, abstracting and coding patient information, and analyzing clinical data to track treatment outcomes and disease patterns. In hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations, they work closely with doctors, nurses, and IT staff to troubleshoot system issues and optimize workflows. Many specialize as medical registrars, maintaining detailed databases that track specific diseases like cancer, monitoring patient outcomes and contributing to research efforts.

Programs That Prepare You

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