United States
Sector
Keyword
Coder
Health Information Clerk
Health Information Specialist
Medical Records Analyst
Medical Records Clerk
Medical Records Co-ordinator
Medical Records Keeper
Registered Health Information Technician
Minimum 12th class pass in Science Certified training for Medical Records and Health Information Technician (programme aligned to HSS/Q 5501 released by Healthcare Sector Skill Council)
Preferred relevant work experience
The tasks a Medical Records and Health Information Technician is expected to perform include: Compiling, processing, and maintaining medical records Reporting patient information for health requirements
Knowledge to assemble health information
Well versed with medical terminology and usages
Competency in checking the related forms for required data
Knowledge of physiology, major anatomical systems, and related disease processes Proficiency in checking medical records Ability to correlate laboratory test results, procedures, and treatments Knowledge of computerized data entry and information processing systems
Knowledge about data collection methods for basic healthcare and research information
Knowledge of the healthcare industry?s numerical coding system
Well versed with maintaining the HIMS (Hospital Information Management System)Knowledge of computer applications like spreadsheets, Word, etc.Relevant professional qualifications
Attention to detail
Ability to follow Instructions
Accuracy in work
Stress tolerance and persistence
Passion for helping people
Meticulous
Good communication skills
It is a desk job
Work from home option is not available
Part-time jobs are available
Need not handle a team
Travelling is not a part of this job Working hours
Healthcare Facilities usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from hospital to hospital
Shift system is available Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe
This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous
Occupational hazards include possible backache, stress, etc.
For freshers - INR 7,500 to INR 8,000 per month For candidates with 2-3 yearsexperience - INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 per month(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Medical Tourism and Certification/Accreditation of Medical Institutions
As covered earlier, medical tourism is being widely promoted by the Indian government. Certification/Accreditation of medical institutions definitely play a large role in attracting foreign nationals to Indian hospitals for treatment. With healthcare delivery players in the private sector vying for a share of international medical tourists, there is bound to be an increase in the number of medical institutions being certified/accredited.
Developments and Newer Areas of Medicine
Combined with the required increase in the density of medical professionals per 1,000 persons, as well as the projected increase in population, significant capacity and skill development is required in the following areas:
Doctors
Nurses
Technicians and paramedics
Among the areas outlined above, the requirement of nurses, technicians and paramedics account for over 75% of the incremental human resource requirement.
An increase in the number of medical facilities across the country has led to a demand for qualified Medical Tecords and Health Information Technicians.
Large hospitals across India
Medical research institutes across India
Public and private hospitals
Clinics across the India
Will be updated
Regional Cancer Centre (RCC)Tata Memorial Centre
PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education
VMMC & Safdarjang Hospital
