Health data administrator

Health data administrator

Health data administrators help design and develop computerised health care systems. They may analyse patient information.

Also known as

Medical administrator, medical records analyst, support officer health records

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours and may be on call
  • Usually work in hospitals and health centres
  • Need to be organised, methodical and identify and solve problems

Typical tasks

  • Gather medical information from patient histories
  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals
  • Monitor external affairs or events affecting business operations
  • Test computer hardware performance
  • Test software performance
  • Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organisational activities
  • Create databases to store electronic data
  • Develop procedures for data management
  • Maintain security
  • Code data or other information

Salary information

$50K-$94K
LowerMost commonUpper
$50K$58K-$82K$94K

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