Health Information
Specialist
Duties and Responsibilities: Medical records and health information technicians, commonly
referred to as health information technicians, organize and manage health
information data. They ensure its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and
security in both paper and electronic systems.
Education: Health information technicians typically need a postsecondary
certificate to enter the occupation, although they may have an associate’s
degree. Many employers also require professional certification.
Salary: The median annual wage for health information technicians was
$34,160 in May 2012.
Reflection:I think becoming a health information specialist would
be a cool job to have.Every time I visit the doctor it seems like it’s
a cool
relaxed job.