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Medical Records Specialist

Operational-level

Also known as: Certified Coding Specialist, Certified Medical Coder, Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Clinical Documentation Specialist

Medical & WelfareBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
Medical Records ManagementHealth Information ManagementMedical CodingHealthcare ComplianceHealthcareInformation TechnologyData ManagementPatient CareMedical Careers

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Epic SystemsHenry Schein DentrixIBM SPSS StatisticsMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRSMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordRSASStructured query language SQLTableauTeradata DatabaseeClinicalWorks EHR software
In-demand software
Epic SystemsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Outlook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
Moderate
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
Moderate
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly automate routine tasks for Medical Records Specialists, such as data entry, indexing, and preliminary coding, greatly enhancing efficiency. This shift will likely transform the role, requiring specialists to focus more on quality assurance, complex record validation, and managing AI-driven systems. Their expertise will pivot towards ensuring data integrity and ethical oversight, rather than solely manual processing.

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Salary

$35,175 - $70,350 per year

Estimated for US-wide average

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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