Career overview

Medical Records Specialists

O*NET-SOC 29-2072.00

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.

What it takes

The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Medical Records Specialists.

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