To
be a successful Medical Records Technician you should:
- Have ability for problem solving and analysis.
- Have ability to work at one station for extended periods
of time.
- Work well under pressure and are able to observe deadlines.
- Have the ability to communicate in writing and verbally.
- Pay close attention to detail.
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| What
type of education and/or training do I need?
Health information technicians entering the field usually
have an associate degree from a community or junior college.
Hospitals sometimes advance promising health information
clerks to jobs as health information technicians, although
this practice may be less common in the future. Advancement
usually requires 2-4 years of job experience and completion
of a hospital's in-house training program. |
| Do
I need a license or certification for this career?
Licensure is not required in the state of Connecticut.
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| Where
can I get more information? American Health
Information Management Association
233 N. Michigan Ave.
Suite 2150
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 787-2672 www.ahima.org |
| What
is the salary for this career? $29,120-$45,760
(Source: 2003 Connecticut Hospital Association
Compensation Survey) |
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| What
will my job be like? Medical record technician
(also known as health information technicians) review,
organize and evaluate patients' records for completeness
and accuracy. They may use patient related information
to help monitor health care costs, patterns of illness
and medical research. |
| Where
could I work? Health information technicians
usually work a 40-hour week. Some overtime may be required.
In hospitals where health information departments are
open 18-24 hours a day, 7 days a week, they may work day,
evening, and night shifts.
Other workplace settings:
- Clinics
- Health Maintenance Organizations
- Home Health Agencies
- Insurance Companies
- Long-Term Care Centers
- Medical Group Practices
- Mental Health Facilities
- Nursing Homes
- Public Health Departments
- State and Federal Health Agencies
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Where
can I get the education and/or training?
- Briarwood College, Southington
- Capital Community College, Hartford
- Gateway Community College, New Haven
- Manchester Community College, Manchester
- Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury
- Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted
- Norwalk Community College, Norwalk
- Quinebaug Valley Community College, Danielson
- Tunxis Community College, Farmington
- University of Connecticut, Storrs
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