Occupation is in demand.
Health information technicians collect, code, and maintain medical information about patients.
| Quick Facts: Health Information Technicians | |
|---|---|
| Wages | Earn $48,013 - $50,793 per year |
| Employment | Employment data are not available |
| 10 Year Growth | Growth estimate is not available |
| Annual Openings | Annual openings data are not available |
Preparation
A health information technician typically needs to:
- have a high school diploma or equivalent
- graduate from a medical records technology program
Working Conditions
In a typical work setting, health information technicians:
- Have a medium level of social contact. They regularly talk to doctors and insurance workers.
- Always work indoors.
- Must be very exact in their work. Errors could have serious results. This is because medical records are used for research and to determine insurance payments.
- May work part time or full time. Most work full time.
Wages
In Illinois, health information technicians earn a median wage of $48,013 - $50,793 per year.
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$ amounts are in thousands of dollars.
Employment and Outlook
Employment and outlook data are not available.