Description
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.
Interests
- Conventional
- Investigative
- Social
Work Values
Work Styles
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.
Work Activities
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Detailed Work Activities
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Technology Skills
- Medical software
- Desktop communications software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Document management software
- Categorization or classification software
Abilities
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Skills
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Knowledge
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Most Common Education Level
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Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Coding AssociateCertifying Organization
American Health Information Management Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Provider Credentialing SpecialistCertifying Organization
National Association Medical Staff Services
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Certified Documentation Improvement PractitionerCertifying Organization
American Health Information Management Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Home Care Coding Specialist-HospiceCertifying Organization
Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Inpatient CoderCertifying Organization
American Academy of Professional Coders
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $49,416 |
| Median (50%) | $58,730 |
| High (90%) | $78,975 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $61,439 |
| Mid Level | $75,181 |
| Senior Level | $89,490 |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 39,100 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 45,500 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 16%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 16%
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