Job
Outlook:
Employment is expected to grow much faster than the average. Job
prospects should be very good; technicians with a strong understanding
of technology and computer software will be in particularly high
demand.
Employment
change:
Employment of medical records and health information technicians
is expected to increase by 20 percent, much faster than the average
for all occupations through 2018. Employment growth will result
from the increase in the number of medical tests, treatments, and
procedures that will be performed. As the population continues to
age, the occurrence of health-related problems will increase. Cancer
registrars should experience job growth as the incidence of cancer
increases from an aging population.
In addition,
with the increasing use of electronic health records, more technicians
will be needed to complete the new responsibilities associated with
electronic data management.
Job
prospects:
Job prospects should be very good. In addition to job growth, numerous
openings will result from the need to replace medical record and
health information technicians who retire or leave the occupation
permanently. Technicians that demonstrate a strong understanding
of technology and computer software will be in particularly high
demand.
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