Medical Records and Health Information Technicians - 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 health care system. Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $35,010 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $16.83. The average wage in New Mexico is below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $15.42 and most workers in this occupation earn between $10.21 and $18.02 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $35,010 | ||
| National Hourly | $16.83 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $21,239 | $32,069 | $37,484 |
| Statewide Hourly | $10.21 | $15.42 | $18.02 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $21,769 | $32,464 | $37,812 |
| Hourly | $10.47 | $15.61 | $18.18 |
| Farmington Annual | $28,014 | $36,304 | $40,449 |
| Hourly | $13.47 | $17.45 | $19.45 |
| Las Cruces Annual | $19,212 | $24,119 | $26,572 |
| Hourly | $9.24 | $11.60 | $12.78 |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $21,769 | $32,464 | $37,812 |
| Hourly | $10.47 | $15.61 | $18.18 |
| Eastern Annual | $18,335 | $28,244 | $33,199 |
| Hourly | $8.81 | $13.58 | $15.96 |
| Northern Annual | $24,582 | $34,890 | $40,045 |
| Hourly | $11.82 | $16.77 | $19.25 |
| Southwestern Annual | $19,862 | $25,105 | $27,727 |
| Hourly | $9.55 | $12.07 | $13.33 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
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Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 1,090 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will have no growth by about 17 percent and an estmated 1,270 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 18 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 1,090 | 1,270 | 1.57% | 18 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 380 | 450 | 1.72% | 7 |
| Farmington | 50 | 60 | 1.50% | 1 |
| Las Cruces | 100 | 140 | 3.05% | 4 |
| Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 380 | 450 | 1.72% | 7 |
| Eastern | 160 | 190 | 1.91% | 3 |
| Northern | 330 | 390 | 1.65% | 6 |
| Southwestern | 150 | 200 | 2.44% | 4 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians usually need High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 65% |
| Some College Courses | 19% |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 10% |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 5% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) | 2% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + Anamarc College | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.anamarc.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 2-4yrs. | Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Mon | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/montoya/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 2-4yrs. | Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Sou | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/svc/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 2-4yrs. | Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Wes | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/westside/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 2-4yrs. | Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Wo | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/wtc/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 2-4yrs. | Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | |
| + San Juan College | ||
| Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (NEW) | |
| + San Juan College - East | ||
| Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1742.asp | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (NEW) | |
| + San Juan College - West | ||
| Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1740.asp | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (NEW) | |
| + Univerisity of New Mexico - Gallup | ||
| Website:http://www.gallup.unm.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
No New Mexico occupational license is required.
| Applied Mathematics | Applied Technology | Listening | Locating Information | Obersvation | Reading for Information | Teamwork | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | * |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 41.6% |
| Educational Services | * |
| Hospitals | 25.2% |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | * |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | * |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | 5.6% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | * |
| Social Assistance | * |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
- Administrative Support Assistant
- Bill Pay Clerk
- Certified Coding Specialist
- Certified Medical Coder
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- Clerk
- Clinical Data Manager
- Clinical Data Specialist
- Clinical Office Technician
- Clinical Secretary
- Coder
- Compliance Coordinator
- Disability Rater
- Document Control Specialist
- File Clerk
- Health Information Administrator
- Health Information Clerk
- Health Information Coder
- Health Information Specialist
- Health Information Systems Technician
- Health Record Technician
- Health Unit Clerk
- Historian
- Hospital Unit Clerk
- ICD-9 Coder (International Classification of Diseases Coder)
- Insurance Coder
- Library Historian
- Medical Administrative Specialist
- Medical Administrative Technician
- Medical Biller Coder
- Medical Billing Coder
- Medical Billing Specialist
- Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
- Medical Care Evaluation Specialist
- Medical Claims Processor
- Medical Coding Technician
- Medical Insurance Coder
- Medical Office Technician
- Medical Record Assistant
- Medical Record Coder
- Medical Record Consultant
- Medical Record Specialist
- Medical Records Analyst
- Medical Records Clerk
- Medical Records Director
- Medical Records Manager
- Medical Records Technician
- Medical Reimbursement Specialist
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Transcriptionist
- Office Manager
- Public Health Registrar
- Receptionist
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- Severity of Illness Coordinator
- Tumor Registrar