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Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Overview
Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases.
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Classify materials according to standard systems.
Gather medical information from patient histories.
Code data or other information.
Create databases to store electronic data.
Prepare healthcare training materials.
Test computer hardware performance.
Test software performance.
Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
Market products, services, or events.
Promote educational institutions or programs.
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
Supervise medical support personnel.
Manage healthcare operations.
Monitor external affairs or events affecting business operations.
Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities.
Maintain medical facility records.
Present medical research reports.
Maintain security.
Communicate with management or other staff to resolve problems.
Perform clerical work in medical settings.
Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.
Develop procedures for data management.
