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Occupational Report
for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (29-2071)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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 health care system. Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards.
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Employment Outlook
for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
Employment in this occupation in 2010 was somewhat larger than the statewide average for all occupations. This occupation is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the statewide average growth rate for all occupations through 2020. The total number of job openings is projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average number of job openings for all occupations through 2020.Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
There are 35 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through
26 are listed below.
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Job Openings from the Web
for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web.
These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot
validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no
longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.
There are 129 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through
26 are listed below.
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State of Oregon License Information
for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
| Region |
---------------- 2012 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$11.84 |
$13.98 |
$17.49 |
$21.61 |
$26.11
|
$18.18 |
$37,824 |
| Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook |
12.14 |
14.82 |
18.60 |
23.17 |
29.07
|
19.50 |
40,558 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
12.59 |
14.89 |
18.26 |
22.03 |
26.24
|
18.73 |
38,963 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
10.27 |
11.99 |
15.70 |
20.05 |
23.07
|
16.27 |
33,832 |
| Benton / Lincoln / Linn |
11.54 |
13.50 |
16.44 |
20.34 |
26.30
|
17.59 |
36,582 |
| Lane |
12.24 |
13.70 |
16.57 |
22.53 |
30.10
|
18.87 |
39,260 |
| Douglas |
10.37 |
11.69 |
15.01 |
18.73 |
25.10
|
16.72 |
34,797 |
| Coos / Curry |
11.97 |
13.83 |
17.44 |
22.76 |
27.86
|
18.55 |
38,577 |
| Jackson / Josephine |
10.63 |
12.50 |
14.88 |
19.62 |
22.83
|
16.19 |
33,681 |
| Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco |
14.86 |
15.94 |
17.74 |
20.83 |
23.48
|
18.86 |
39,232 |
| Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson |
12.13 |
13.52 |
16.11 |
19.57 |
22.96
|
16.80 |
34,943 |
| Klamath / Lake |
12.01 |
13.75 |
16.93 |
20.90 |
23.69
|
17.58 |
36,559 |
| Morrow / Umatilla |
10.52 |
11.99 |
14.93 |
17.57 |
20.87
|
15.62 |
32,487 |
| Baker / Union / Wallowa |
12.92 |
14.33 |
18.90 |
21.75 |
26.28
|
18.90 |
39,310 |
| Grant / Harney / Malheur |
12.78 |
15.04 |
16.83 |
18.56 |
21.28
|
17.60 |
36,598 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Industry
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Ownership |
2010
Employment |
|
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
128 |
|
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
|
Private |
33 |
|
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
|
Private |
44 |
|
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
|
Private |
48 |
|
Management of Companies and Enterprises
|
Private |
59 |
|
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
|
Private |
147 |
|
Administrative and Support Services
|
Private |
147 |
|
Health Care and Social Assistance
|
Private |
2,048 |
|
Ambulatory Health Care Services
|
Private |
1,014 |
|
Offices of Physicians
|
Private |
808 |
|
Offices of Other Health Practitioners
|
Private |
40 |
|
Outpatient Care Centers
|
Private |
60 |
|
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
|
Private |
56 |
|
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
|
Private |
21 |
|
Hospitals
|
Private |
841 |
|
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
|
Private |
831 |
|
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
|
Private |
189 |
|
Nursing Care Facilities
|
Private |
152 |
|
Community Care Facilities for the Elderly
|
Private |
26 |
|
Federal Government (Non-Postal)
|
Federal |
39 |
|
Educational Services
|
Local |
84 |
|
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
|
Local |
84 |
|
Health Care and Social Assistance
|
Local |
60 |
|
Hospitals
|
Local |
57 |
|
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
|
Local |
57 |
Educational Requirements
for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Workers typically need a postsecondary non-degree award to enter this occupation. Those with an Associate's degree have a competitive advantage in the labor market.
Skills
for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
- Apply Confidentiality Procedures
- Apply Legal Concepts To Medical Reports And Documents
- Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
- Compile Mathematical And Statistical Data
- Complete Patient Insurance Forms
- Develop And Revise Databases
- Enter Medical Insurance Billings
- Follow Medical Office Procedures
- Interpret And Apply Medical Billing Regulations
- Maintain And Compile Medical Records And Charts
- Operate Fax Machines, Copiers, Printers, And Other Office Machines
- Organize And Work With Detailed Records
- Process And Prepare Business Forms
- Process Medical Records
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Retrieve Files And Charts
- Understand Medical Insurance Systems
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
- Use Data Collection Procedures For Social And Personal Information
- Use Medical Record Coding Systems Such As Icd9 Or Cpt Codes
- Use Medical Records Software
- Use Medical Terminology
Schools and Training Providers
for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Lane Community College
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405-0640
Phone: (541) 463-3000
Programs of Training:
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Everest College
425 SW Washington Street
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (503) 222-3225
Programs of Training:
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Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
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Concorde Career College-Portland
1425 NE Irvine St Bldg 300
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (503) 281-4181
Programs of Training:
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Umpqua Community College
1140 College Rd.
Roseburg, OR 97470-0226
Phone: (541) 440-4600
Programs of Training:
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Everest Institute
9600 SW Oak, 4th Floor
Tigard, OR 97223
Phone: (503) 892-8100
Programs of Training:
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Anthem College
4145 SW Watson Ave #300
Beaverton, OR 97005
Phone: (503) 646-6000
Programs of Training:
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Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
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Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-7500
Programs of Training:
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Heald College
6035 NE 78th Ct.
Portland, OR 97218
Phone: (503) 505-5428
Programs of Training:
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Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219-7132
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
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Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
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