Medical Records Specialist

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Also called: Health Information Technician, Health Information Specialist, Medical Records Clerk, Medical Records Coordinator, Medical Coder

Job Outlook in Vermont
High Demand

What you might do
Medical Records Specialists work with patients’ medical records.  Some specialize in coding: matching each disease or treatment with a unique code.  

Where you might work
Doctor’s office, hospital, nursing home, public health agency, assisted living facility.  

Related Links
My Next Move: Medical Records Specialists
O*Net Online: Medical Records Specialists
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Medical Records Specialists
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Twin State Health Information Management Association (VT/NH)

Education Required
Most Medical Records Specialists complete a certification program.

Where to Study

Community College of Vermont

    Connecticut State Community College

    Goodwin University

    Central Maine Community College

    Eastern Maine Community College

    Berkshire Community College

    Cape Cod Community College

    Massachusetts Bay Community College

    Middlesex Community College

    North Shore Community College

    Northern Essex Community College

    Quincy College

    Quinsigamond Community College

    Springfield Technical Community College

    Beal University (ME)

    Central Maine Community College

    Community College of Vermont

    Kennebec Valley Community College (ME)

    NHTI, Concord's Community College (NH)

    Northern Essex Community College (MA)

    Northern Maine Community College

    Regis College (MA)

    SUNY Westchester Community College (NY)

    For more information, contact your regional AHEC:

    Northern Vermont AHEC

    www.nvtahec.org
    802-748-2506

    Southern Vermont AHEC

    www.svtahec.org
    802-885-2126

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