Health Information Technology
Offerings For Health Information Technology:| AAS Degree | Certificate |
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Registered health information technicians process, maintain, complete and report health data for reimbursement, quality assessment and research. Graduates may be employed in a variety of settings including hospitals and health maintenance organizations. More |
Looking to get started in healthcare? Try one of our credit certificates! A certificate is a great option for those who want to obtain a new skill or advance in their current field. More |
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The Health Information Technology has Additional Entrance Requirements, Please Read Further.
Salary:
Median annual earnings of medical records and health information technicians were $28,030 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $22,420 and $35,990. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $19,060, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $45,260. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of medical records and health information technicians in May 2006 were:
- General medical and surgical hospitals $29,400
- Nursing care facilities $28,410
- Outpatient care centers $26,680
- Offices of physicians $24,170
Job Growth:
Employment is expected to grow faster than average. Job prospects should be very good; technicians with a strong background in medical coding will be in particularly high demand.
For more information please visit our Health Information Technology Department.
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