Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Career Snapshot
Every time nurses or physicians treat a patient, they keep records of what they observe and do, such as x-ray and examination results, diagnoses, and treatment plans. Medical technologists are essentially archivists that are in charge of arranging and maintaining medical documents.
Doctors and nurses rely on the work of medical records technicians, who labour tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that all documents and paperwork are properly identified, signed, and filed. Because computer programmes are needed to organise and analyse the ever-increasing amount of medical information, anyone interested in this field should be prepared to work at a computer for extended amounts of time.
Because the accuracy of all of this information is critical, medical record technicians must pay close attention to detail. This profession provides satisfaction not just via the challenges that come on a daily basis, but also through the awareness that medical records technicians are assisting in the provision of high-quality patient care.
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Category Flexibility
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Information Ordering
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Near Vision
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Oral Comprehension
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Oral Expression
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Speech Clarity
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Speech Recognition
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Written Comprehension
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