Medical records specialist, Mātanga mauhanga rongoā
Also known as
- Clinical coder, clinical coder healthcare, medical records administrator, medical records clerk, clinical records administrator
Medical records specialists manage hospital and health centre patients' information. They may code, organise and maintain medical databases.
Your pay could be
$57K
Lower
$71K to $101K
Most common
$125K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Medical records specialists
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings or weekends
- usually work in hospitals, health centres and offices
- need to be methodical, accurate and responsible
Tasks
- collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals
- monitor medical facility activities to ensure adherence to standards or regulations
- maintain medical or professional knowledge
- schedule appointments
- schedule patient procedures or appointments
- maintain security
- enter patient or treatment data into computers
- code data or other information
- prepare official health documents or records
- maintain medical facility records
Organised
Investigative
Social
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- experience in similar work
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification
- to pass a police check
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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