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#8 - Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

#8 - Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

AllHealthcare.com and CareerVoyages.gov

Medical records and health information technicians maintain the millions of documents the healthcare industry produces. Paperwork includes x-rays, medical histories, lab tests, and treatment plans. Every patient has detailed medical records, and it is necessary that these records be kept organized and confidential. Even with the proliferation of online and electronic health records, the medical records field is expected to grow faster than average.

Resources for Home Health Aides

Current Employment: 170,000

Projected Employment, 2016: 200,000

Projected Need: 76,000

Overall Job Growth: 18-26%

Employment Change by 2016: 30,000 new jobs

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