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

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Grays Harbor College (GHC)

E 502 Boone Ave, Spokane, WA

About

Grays Harbor College, located in Aberdeen, Washington, was founded in 1930. The school was formed through the efforts of residents in Aberdeen, and operated as a private institution until 1945, when the local school district took control of its operation. The school began construction and expansion with the new financial resources at its disposal, beginning operation in the new buildings in 1958.

GHC has experienced expansion ever since, with new buildings, centers, and resources being added as recently as 2007. In addition to the main campus, the school operates learning center in Ilwaco, North Aberdeen, South Aberdeen, and Raymond.

Academics

Grays Harbor College is a comprehensive community college that offers academic transfer and career training opportunities in order to meet the personal and professional goals of students.. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of education locally and at low cost, followed by transfer to a college or university to complete their bachelor's degree.

Career training programs are for individuals seeking long term employment in skill oriented high demand fields or industries. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Carpentry
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts
• Police Science

Academics

Individuals interested in enrollment at GHC may do so by completing an application for admission and paying the associated fees. Students should be at least eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma. Students are asked to provide transcripts and test scores if available, and to meet with a counselor prior to registration to discuss program enrollment options.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Health Information and Medical Records Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Grays Harbor College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award

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

• Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $36050

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