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Health Information Technician

Health Information Technician

Industry
🏥Education and Health Services
Jobs per Year
55
Houston Entry Wage
$21 - $26/hr

Career Overview

Health Information Technicians review a patients records to ensure accuracy, update information in the database, code medical procedures, and submit paperwork to insurance companies.

Health Information Technicians are the key people to help patients lower their medical bill costs by working with insurance companies. You'd be great for this career if you are organized and enjoy working behind the scenes to make things operate.

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Work at a desk
Interact with people

Interested in this career path?

There is 1 Training Program available for this career path

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Requirements

Background check
Certification / License
Drug test
Short-term training
Employers may prefer or expect employees to gain certification. Certifications may be gained by passing an exam or graduating from a accredited program.

How much might I earn?

As you gain more experience and certifications, your wages in this job can increase over time.

1
Entry Level

Right after Training

After completing your training program and any necessary certifications.

$21 - $26/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Able to work more independently, with more advanced skills and responsibility.

$48 - $54/hr

Training Programs for becoming a Health Information Technician

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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AI- Enabled Healthcare Technician
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AI- Enabled Healthcare Technician

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 55Wage: $21-$26/hr
Duration: 3-6 months
U.S. Work Authorization
HS Diploma/GED
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