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Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Role Overview

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. Excludes “Medical Records Specialists” (29‐2072).

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
California $95,340
Wyoming $85,190
Minnesota $83,000
Oregon $82,200
Montana $81,490
Vermont $80,730
District of Columbia $80,410
Massachusetts $79,990
Maryland $79,100
Texas $78,060
North Dakota $77,710
Rhode Island $77,530
New Hampshire $76,130
New York $74,900
Utah $72,610

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Median Annual Salary

$67,310

Projected Growth (10yr)

+14.7%

Avg. annual openings

3.2k

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