# Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

> Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 29-9021.00
- **Summary:** Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases.

## Aliases

- Medical Records Analyst
- Medical Records Director
- Applications Analyst
- Cancer Registrar
- Cancer Tumor Registrar
- Certified Cancer Registrar
- Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)
- Clinical Analyst
- Clinical Data Specialist
- Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (CDIS)
- Compliance Coordinator
- Data Integrity Specialist

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Assign the patient to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), using appropriate computer software. | n/a | 4.A.4.c.1.a |
| Compile medical care and census data for statistical reports on diseases treated, surgery performed, or use of hospital beds. | n/a | 4.A.1.a.1.l |
| Design databases to support healthcare applications, ensuring security, performance and reliability. | n/a | 4.A.2.b.2.f |
| Develop in-service educational materials. | n/a | 4.A.3.b.6.l |
| Evaluate and recommend upgrades or improvements to existing computerized healthcare systems. | n/a | 4.A.1.b.2.h |
| Facilitate and promote activities, such as lunches, seminars, or tours, to foster healthcare information privacy or security awareness within the organization. | n/a | 4.A.4.a.6.c |
| Identify, compile, abstract, and code patient data, using standard classification systems. | n/a | 4.A.1.a.1.l |
| Manage the department or supervise clerical workers, directing or controlling activities of personnel in the medical records department. | n/a | 4.A.4.b.4.a |
| Monitor changes in legislation and accreditation standards that affect information security or privacy in the computerized healthcare system. | n/a | 4.A.1.a.2.h |
| Plan, develop, maintain, or operate a variety of health record indexes or storage and retrieval systems to collect, classify, store, or analyze information. | n/a | 4.A.3.b.6.k |
| Prepare statistical reports, narrative reports, or graphic presentations of information, such as tumor registry data for use by hospital staff, researchers, or other users. | n/a | 4.A.3.b.6.c |
| Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained. | n/a | 4.A.3.a.1.k |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Classify materials according to standard systems. | 4.A.4.c.1.a |
| Gather medical information from patient histories. | 4.A.1.a.1.l |
| Code data or other information. | 4.A.3.b.1.f |
| Create databases to store electronic data. | 4.A.2.b.2.f |
| Prepare healthcare training materials. | 4.A.3.b.6.l |
| Test computer hardware performance. | 4.A.1.b.2.h |
| Test software performance. | 4.A.1.b.2.h |
| Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems. | 4.A.4.b.6.d |
| Market products, services, or events. | 4.A.4.a.6.c |
| Promote educational institutions or programs. | 4.A.4.a.6.c |
| Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | 4.A.1.a.1.l |
| Supervise medical support personnel. | 4.A.4.b.4.a |
| Manage healthcare operations. | 4.A.4.b.4.j |
| Monitor external affairs or events affecting business operations. | 4.A.1.a.2.h |
| Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities. | 4.A.2.a.4.i |
| Maintain medical facility records. | 4.A.3.b.6.k |
| Present medical research reports. | 4.A.3.b.6.c |
| Maintain security. | 4.A.3.a.1.k |
| Communicate with management or other staff to resolve problems. | 4.A.4.b.1.a |
| Perform clerical work in medical settings. | 4.A.4.c.1.a |
| Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel. | 4.A.4.b.3.f |
| Develop procedures for data management. | 4.A.3.b.2.f |

## Capabilities


## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Windows | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Visio | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Project | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Access | Specialized Skill |
| Speech Recognition Software | Specialized Skill |
| Minitab | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Specialized Skill |
| MicroStrategy | Specialized Skill |
| IBM InfoSphere DataStage | Specialized Skill |
| Graphics Software | Specialized Skill |
| Email Software | Specialized Skill |
| Allscripts EHR | Specialized Skill |
| 3M Encoder | Specialized Skill |
| Project Management Software | Specialized Skill |
| Presentation Software | Specialized Skill |
| Medical Software | Specialized Skill |
| Accounting Software | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | yes |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software | yes | no |
| Epic Systems | Medical software | yes | no |
| Henry Schein Dentrix | Medical software | yes | no |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Analytical or scientific software | yes | no |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | no |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software | yes | no |
| Microsoft SQL Server | Data base user interface and query software | yes | no |
| Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS | Data base reporting software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Visual Basic | Development environment software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| R | Object or component oriented development software | yes | no |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software | yes | no |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software | yes | no |
| Tableau | Business intelligence and data analysis software | yes | no |
| Teradata Database | Data base management system software | yes | no |
| 3M Encoder | Categorization or classification software | no | no |
| Allscripts EHR | Medical software | no | no |
| Amazing Charts | Medical software | no | no |
| American Medical Association CodeManager | Categorization or classification software | no | no |
| Azalea Health Azalea EHR | Medical software | no | no |
| Billing software | Billing and invoicing software | no | no |
| Coding database software | Information retrieval or search software | no | no |
| ComChart EMR | Medical software | no | no |
| Computerized indexing systems | Categorization or classification software | no | no |
| Corel WordPerfect Office Suite | Office suite software | no | no |
| Cyber Records MediChart Express | Voice recognition software | no | no |
| Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM medical imaging software | Medical software | no | no |
| DRG grouping software | Categorization or classification software | no | no |
| e-MDs topsChart | Medical software | no | no |
| EHS CareRevolution | Medical software | no | no |
| Eko | Desktop communications software | no | no |
| Electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software | no | no |
| Electronic medical record EMR systems | Medical software | no | no |

## Work Context


## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 3
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- **Experience:** Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- **Svp Range:** (6.0 to < 7.0)

### Education Distribution


## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 5.95 |
| Information Technology | specific_interest_area | 5.55 |
| Office Work | specific_interest_area | 5.41 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 5.17 |
| Health Care Service | specific_interest_area | 4.41 |
| Dependability | work_style | 4 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 3.83 |
| Management/Administration | specific_interest_area | 3.62 |
| Mathematics/Statistics | specific_interest_area | 3.34 |
| Medical Science | specific_interest_area | 3.06 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 3 |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 2.58 |
| Integrity | work_style | 2.51 |
| Teaching/Education | specific_interest_area | 2.48 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 2.28 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 2.2 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 29-2072.00 | role-29-2072-00 | Medical Records Specialists | Primary-Short |
| 15-2051.02 | role-15-2051-02 | Clinical Data Managers | Primary-Short |
| 15-1211.01 | role-15-1211-01 | Health Informatics Specialists | Primary-Short |
| 29-2099.08 | role-29-2099-08 | Patient Representatives | Primary-Short |
| 15-1299.03 | role-15-1299-03 | Document Management Specialists | Primary-Short |
| 43-9111.00 | role-43-9111-00 | Statistical Assistants | Primary-Long |
| 15-1211.00 | role-15-1211-00 | Computer Systems Analysts | Primary-Long |
| 15-1242.00 | role-15-1242-00 | Database Administrators | Primary-Long |
| 11-9121.01 | role-11-9121-01 | Clinical Research Coordinators | Primary-Long |
| 11-3012.00 | role-11-3012-00 | Administrative Services Managers | Primary-Long |
| 13-1111.00 | role-13-1111-00 | Management Analysts | Supplemental |
| 11-9111.00 | role-11-9111-00 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Healthcare & Human Services | healthcare-human-services |

## Education Level

- **Category:** Associate's degree

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | health-professions-and-related-programs |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 67310
- **Mean Wage:** 73410
- **Pct10Wage:** 39120
- **Pct25Wage:** 48400
- **Pct75Wage:** 92410
- **Pct90Wage:** 112130
- **Employment:** 37620
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 26500 | 62650 | 4.7 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 2740 | 80990 | 4 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 2230 | 72610 | 0.85 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 1670 | 74920 | 0.76 |
| 51 | 51 | Information | Sector | 1160 | 70610 | 1.64 |
| 52 | 52 | Finance and Insurance | Sector | 1100 | 91490 | 0.72 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 890 | 66550 | 0.27 |
| 524114 | 524114 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | National industry | 680 | 94490 | 6.21 |
| 621420 | 621420 | Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers | National industry | 220 | 50850 | 2.91 |
| 623220 | 623220 | Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | National industry | 140 | 65500 | 2.22 |
| 621340 | 621340 | Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists | National industry | 90 | 50180 |  |
| 621910 | 621910 | Ambulance Services | National industry | 50 | 37900 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 524114 | 524114 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | National industry | 680 | 6.21 |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 26500 | 4.7 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 2740 | 4 |
| 621420 | 621420 | Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers | National industry | 220 | 2.91 |
| 623220 | 623220 | Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | National industry | 140 | 2.22 |
| 51 | 51 | Information | Sector | 1160 | 1.64 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 2230 | 0.85 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 1670 | 0.76 |
- **Count:** 19

## Ai Signals


## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 92
- **Percentile:** 97
- **Band:** High
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 95 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 89 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 2

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 1 | 95 | High | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.3068721759277703 | 89 | High | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.3125
- **Beta:** 0.65625
- **Gamma:** 1

### Usage Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent |
| --- | --- |
| Identify, compile, abstract, and code patient data, using standard classification systems. | 0.017563031769573023 |
| Prepare statistical reports, narrative reports, or graphic presentations of information, such as tumor registry data for use by hospital staff, researchers, or other users. | 0.012119518998886646 |
| Develop in-service educational materials. | 0.005340804982560217 |
| Plan, develop, maintain, or operate a variety of health record indexes or storage and retrieval systems to collect, classify, store, or analyze information. | 0.0033893570081632153 |
| Resolve or clarify codes or diagnoses with conflicting, missing, or unclear information by consulting with doctors or others or by participating in the coding team's regular meetings. | 0.002978525855658583 |
| Compile medical care and census data for statistical reports on diseases treated, surgery performed, or use of hospital beds. | 0.0023622791269016347 |
- **Usage Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 14.7
- **Growth Percentile:** 96
- **Direction:** Growing fast
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 3.2
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 39
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 41.9
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 48.1

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 16
- **Skills:** 21
- **Capabilities:** 0
- **Tools:** 109
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 963549d55eb1b37d