Career Profile

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

What they do:

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.

Also Called:

Medical Records Analyst, Medical Records Director, Medical Records Analyst, Medical Records Director
$39,050
Starting Salary (2025)
$76,820
Median Salary (2025)
14.7%
Projected Job Growth
2,880
TX Employment (2025)

Typical Tasks

Assign the patient to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), using appropriate computer software.
Compile medical care and census data for statistical reports on diseases treated, surgery performed, or use of hospital beds.
Design databases to support healthcare applications, ensuring security, performance and reliability.
Develop in-service educational materials.
Evaluate and recommend upgrades or improvements to existing computerized healthcare systems.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Social
Working with people
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Job Zone 3

Medium Preparation Needed

Education

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Training

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