Medical Record Technician

At a Glance

Median Salary
$33,886

Local Jobs
547

Entry-Level Education
Associate's Degree

Occupation Profile

Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained. Review records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations. Retrieve patient medical records for physicians, technicians, or other medical personnel.

By The Numbers

Median Annual Earnings

$33,886

Median Annual Earnings are the midpoint earned by 50 percent of workers who are the lowest paid and 50 percent of workers who are the highest paid in a particular occupation

Local Jobs

547

Jobs are any position in which a worker provides labor in exchange for monetary compensation (note: one individual may hold multiple jobs)

Entry-Level Education

Associate's Degree

This is the most common education level requested in entry-level job listings.

Daily Tasks

Advise oncology team members on use of beam modifying or immobilization devices in radiation treatment plans.
Calculate, or verify calculations of, prescribed radiation doses.
Calculate the delivery of radiation treatment, such as the amount or extent of radiation per session, based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
Conduct radiation oncology-related research, such as improving computer treatment planning systems or developing new treatment devices.
Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for treatment delivery, using image-guided radiation therapy.
Design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides.
Develop radiation treatment plans in consultation with members of the radiation oncology team.
Develop requirements for the use of patient immobilization devices and positioning aides, such as molds or casts, as part of treatment plans to ensure accurate delivery of radiation and comfort of patient.
Develop treatment plans, and calculate doses for brachytherapy procedures.
Educate patients regarding treatment plans, physiological reactions to treatment, or post-treatment care.
Fabricate beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters.
Fabricate patient immobilization devices, such as molds or casts, for radiation delivery.
Identify and outline bodily structures, using imaging procedures, such as x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography.
Load, receive, or ship radioactive materials.
Measure the amount of radioactivity in patients or equipment, using radiation monitoring devices.
Perform quality assurance system checks, such as calibrations, on treatment planning computers.
Plan the use of beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters, to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment.
Record patient information, such as radiation doses administered, in patient records.
Supervise or perform simulations for tumor localizations, using imaging methods such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography scans.
Teach medical dosimetry, including its application, to students, radiation therapists, or residents.

Occupational Skills

What skills are necessary for Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Records Specialists, and Health Technologists?

Hard Skills

Billing
Clinical Documentation
CPT Coding
Electronic Medical Record
ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10)
Medical Billing And Coding
Medical Records
Medical Terminology
Nursing
Workflow Management

Soft Skills

Clerical Works
Collections
Communications
Customer Service
Detail Oriented
Filing
Management
Planning
Problem Solving
Professionalism

Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry- or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.

Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education. They are essential in many industries and occupations.

Education Programs

Coastal Bend College

Health Information Management

Loana Hernendez

Coastal Bend College

(361) 354-2341

lhernandez@coastalbend.edu

Program Type	Credential Type	Level	Required Hours	Online	Finanical Aid
AH	AAS		60	Some	Yes

Coastal Bend College

Medical Coding

Loana Hernendez

Coastal Bend College

(361) 354-2341

lhernandez@coastalbend.edu

Program Type	Credential Type	Level	Required Hours	Online	Finanical Aid
AH	L1		31	Some	Yes

Coastal Bend College

CMAA with Medical Billing and Coding

Braden Becknell

Coastal Bend College

361-354-2768

bbecknell@coastalbend.edu

Program Type	Credential Type	Level	Required Hours	Online	Finanical Aid
Certificate	Certificate		530	Yes	No

Coastal Bend College

Advanced Hopsital Coding and CCS Prep

Braden Becknell

Coastal Bend College

361-354-2768

bbecknell@coastalbend.edu

Program Type	Credential Type	Level	Required Hours	Online	Finanical Aid
Certificate	Certificate		100	Yes	No

Coastal Bend College

Certified Inpatient Coder

Braden Becknell

Coastal Bend College

361-354-2768

bbecknell@coastalbend.edu

Program Type	Credential Type	Level	Required Hours	Online	Finanical Aid
Certificate	Certificate		170	Yes	No

Coastal Bend College

Certified Outpatient Coder

Braden Becknell

Coastal Bend College

361-354-2768

bbecknell@coastalbend.edu

Program Type	Credential Type	Level	Required Hours	Online	Finanical Aid
Certificate	Certificate		200	Yes	No

Coastal Bend College

ICD-10 Medical Coding

Braden Becknell

Coastal Bend College

361-354-2768

bbecknell@coastalbend.edu

Program Type	Credential Type	Level	Required Hours	Online	Finanical Aid
Certificate	Certificate		200	Yes	No

Coastal Bend College

Medical Billing Specialist

Braden Becknell

Coastal Bend College

361-354-2768

bbecknell@coastalbend.edu

Program Type	Credential Type	Level	Required Hours	Online	Finanical Aid
Certificate	Certificate		310	Yes	No

Coastal Bend College

Medical Billing Specialist with Electronic Health Records

Braden Becknell

Coastal Bend College

361-354-2768

bbecknell@coastalbend.edu

Program Type	Credential Type	Level	Required Hours	Online	Finanical Aid
Certificate	Certificate		444	Yes	No

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Medical Record Technician

At a Glance

Occupation Profile

By The Numbers

Median Annual Earnings

$33,886

Local Jobs

547

Entry-Level Education

Associate's Degree

Daily Tasks

Occupational Skills

What skills are necessary for Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Records Specialists, and Health Technologists?

Hard Skills

Soft Skills

Education Programs

Health Information Management

Loana Hernendez

Medical Coding

Loana Hernendez

CMAA with Medical Billing and Coding

Braden Becknell

Advanced Hopsital Coding and CCS Prep

Braden Becknell

Certified Inpatient Coder

Braden Becknell

Certified Outpatient Coder

Braden Becknell

ICD-10 Medical Coding

Braden Becknell

Medical Billing Specialist

Braden Becknell

Medical Billing Specialist with Electronic Health Records

Braden Becknell

Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Records Specialists, and Health Technologists

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