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Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.70)
  2. Interview, draw out - People (4.45)
  3. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.06)
  4. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.06)
  5. Follow through, get things done - People (3.82)
  6. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  7. Listen - People (3.50)
  8. Communicate well, in person - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. There are currently no ONET skills.
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.50)
  2. Oral Expression (3.50)
  3. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.70)
  2. Integrity (4.67)
  3. Dependability (4.58)
  4. Independence (4.48)
  5. Cooperation (4.28)
  6. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.22)
  7. Self Control (4.10)
  8. Concern for Others (4.06)
  9. Initiative (4.00)
  10. Stress Tolerance (4.00)
  11. Social Orientation (3.85)
  12. Persistence (3.82)
  13. Achievement/Effort (3.59)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.45)
  2. Interacting With Computers (4.07)
  3. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.96)
  4. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.85)
  5. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.75)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.72)
  7. Performing Administrative Activities (3.57)
  1. Collect Statistical Data (4.45)
  2. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.45)
  3. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.07)
  4. Use Relational Database Software (4.07)
  5. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.07)
  6. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.07)
  7. Review Records For Completeness (3.75)
  8. Examine Documents For Completeness, Accuracy, Or Conformance To Standards (3.75)
  9. Use Secretarial Procedures (3.57)
  10. Prepare Reports (3.57)
  11. Fill Out Business Or Government Forms (3.57)
  12. Process Medical Records (3.57)