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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer health information and medical records technology degrees.

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South Hills School of Business & Technology

3269 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

South Hills School of Business & Technology is a two year private school that offers high quality education and training for its students. Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Computer and Information Sciences
• Security and Protective Services
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Engineering Technology
• Visual and Performing Arts

Last year over 240 students graduated with around 52% of those who start the program complete it. South Hills School of Business & Technology offers at least twenty different programs available to students. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Computer Science
• Law and Justice Administration
• Advertising and Marketing
• Medical Records Technician

To help students and alumni succeed, South Hills School of Business & Technology may offer services like:

• Academic counseling for students
• Student employment
• Assisting students to find work

The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools has accredited the education provided by South Hills School of Business & Technology for over twelve straight years. Please visit southhills.edu 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. South Hills School of Business & Technology offers an associate's degree program in health information and medical records technology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.17
  • Average Annual Salary: $37800

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