Health Information and Medical Records Technology Degree

In its most basic form, the Health Information & Medical Records Technology is a field of study focused on the secure exchange of health information using computer systems. Information about a patients health and well-being is often exchanged between a number of stakeholders including the consumer, health care provider, quality monitors, health care payers, and insurance providers. Get more details below including other Oregon colleges that offer health information and medical records technology degrees.

Lawyer’s Assistant School of Dallas (LASDallas)

2855 NW Crossing Drive, Suite 201, Bend, OR

Lawyer's Assistant School of Dallas is a less than two-year private career college, which provides a rewarding education for its students located in and around Dallas. The primary program offered is the less than one year certificate program in legal administrative assistant, with more than thirty students graduating in the last several years.

The last reported accreditation for Lawyer's Assistant School of Dallas was done by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Please visit the school's website for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Health Information and Medical Records Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lawyer’s Assistant School of Dallas has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

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 health care system. Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical records and health information technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Bend-Redmond, OR
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $40530

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).