Medical Records Specialists
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Medical Records Specialists to increase by 7.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 200,700 to 216,300 jobs. Its estimate of 14,000 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($51,140), education (Postsecondary nondegree award), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
200,700
Projected employment (2034)
216,300
Projected change (2024–2034)
8%
Annual openings (projected average)
14,000
Pay & Preparation
$51,140
Postsecondary nondegree award
None
None
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (3.62/5) • Critical Thinking (3.38/5) • Active Listening (3.25/5) • Writing (3.12/5) • Speaking (3.12/5) • Time Management (3.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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