Health information systems coordinator

Health information systems coordinator

Health information systems coordinators manage health care data and digital records systems. They may organise patient information, control databases and train staff.

Also known as

Health database administrator, medical records administrator, clinical records adviser, medical records assistant, patient information coordinator, information management coordinator

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours
  • Usually work in offices, hospitals or medical centres
  • Need to be accurate, organised and responsible

Typical tasks

  • Manage health data and records
  • Make sure patient records are safe and private
  • Keep health data updated
  • Fix issues with health information systems
  • Train staff to use health data systems
  • Follow health rules and laws about data
  • Work with IT teams to improve systems
  • Create reports from health data
  • Research new technology for keeping records
  • Support healthcare staff with data access

Salary information

$50K-$184K
LowerMost commonUpper
$50K$66K-$114K$184K

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