Medical records specialist
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Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours but may work evenings or weekends
- Usually work in hospitals, health centres and offices
- Need to be methodical, accurate and responsible
Salary information
Typical tasks
- Gather patient information
- Organise, classify and update patient information
- Maintain records systems
- Ensure data quality
- Perform reception and clerical duties
- Follow security and privacy rules
- Give information to medical professionals
- Combine paper and electronic records
Outlook
Health information is becoming more digital, connected and important for safe care. In New Zealand, ongoing investment in digital health systems is increasing the need for accurate, secure patient information and well-managed records. Internationally, electronic health records, data sharing and stronger privacy expectations are reshaping the field. Automation can assist with routine work, while people remain vital for quality, privacy and correct information management.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Accuracy when entering, checking and organising information
- Strong understanding of privacy and confidentiality
- Confidence using digital records and information systems
- Ability to follow policies, standards and legal requirements
- Organisation and attention to detail
- Clear communication with health professionals and patients
AUT programmes
The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.
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