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

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Resurrection University

Also known as Waubonsee WCC

Rte 47 at Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove, IL

Founded as West Suburban School of Nursing almost 100 years ago, Resurrection University is now a fully-accredited, not-for-profit, Catholic-based specialty school for health sciences.  The University is owned and operated by Resurrection Heath Care, a not-for-profit Catholic organization sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth and the Sisters of the Resurrection.  Resurrection Health Care is comprised of hospitals, nursing homes, retirement communities, home health services, behavioral health programs and other health-related services that provide advanced medical care and exceptional customer service with compassion and hope.

From its founding in 1914, Resurrection University had been affiliated with West Suburban Medical Center.  Although West Suburban was transferred to Vanguard Health on August 1, 2010, Resurrection University remains part of the Resurrection Health Care System.  Resurrection Health Care chose to hold on to the nursing school to maintain a steady supply of nurses to the System's hospitals.  This continued affiliation will give students the opportunity to choose between several convenient clinical sites for practicums, internships and employment.

Students Enrolled in the Health Information and Medical Records Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Resurrection University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $43190
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $33190
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 550
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $46430

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