Health Information Technologist

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Combine healthcare and tech to improve patient care and system efficiency.
Play a vital role in shaping secure, reliable healthcare information systems.
Innovate with data to enhance disease monitoring and treatment outcomes.

💰 Earn $65K-$130K

📚 Vocational Training

⏱️ 12–24 MONTH TRAINING

📈 16.3% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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.

Assign the patient to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), using appropriate computer software.
Compile medical care and census data for statistical reports on diseases treated, surgery performed, or use of hospital beds.
Design databases to support healthcare applications, ensuring security, performance and reliability.
Develop in-service educational materials.
Evaluate and recommend upgrades or improvements to existing computerized healthcare systems.

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Minimum Education

Vocational Training

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

3,200 Annually

Median Earnings

$95,080 in California

$62,990 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Relating with or serving others
Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

Active Learning
Active Listening
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking

You value 🙏

Having support
Job security
Personal relationships

Deep Dive

Health Information Technologist

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Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Hybrid College

A hybrid college combines online learning with the student support typically offered on college campuses, giving students flexibility and accessibility while still providing a comprehensive educational experience.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years