Health data administrator
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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
Salary information
Typical tasks
- Design and develop health data systems
- Analyse patient data
- Maintain privacy laws and standards
- Collect medical information
- Classify and sort patient information
- Develop data management procedures
- Maintain data quality and security
- Help people find information
Outlook
The healthcare sector is managing growing volumes of digital information, creating an increasing need for accurate and secure health data management. New Zealand’s move towards shared digital health records and nationally connected systems is improving access to information for healthcare providers. Globally, advances in digital health, data analytics and healthcare technology are increasing the importance of high-quality health information.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work with digital systems and databases
- Understanding of privacy and confidentiality requirements
- Problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and teamwork
AUT programmes
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