Health information management occupations
High opportunity occupation
Career Overview
People in this occupation:
- Collect, code, record, review and manage health information
- Are employed by hospitals, clinics, workplace health and safety boards, health record consulting firms and other health care establishments
Job Titles
Duties
Health information management technicians and related workers:
- Classify and code diseases according to an established classification system
- Collect, code, cross-reference and store health records and related information
- Abstract, assemble and analyze clinical data and related demographic information from health records according to established policies and procedures
- Operate information systems to maintain indexes for classification systems and to manage and retrieve health records information
- Prepare medical, social and administrative statistics
- May supervise other health information management technicians and related workers
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
455% Employed Full Time
73%Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office or hospital.
Career Pathways
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Progression to management positions is possible with additional training and experience.
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Education, Training and Skills
- Health information management technicians and related workers require completion of a recognized two year college diploma program in health record technology or health information management
- Health information management technicians and related workers are eligible to write the Canadian Health Information Management Association national certification examination which may be required by employers
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Health Information/Medical Records
Skills
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Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
455Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 15 | 3.3% |
| Kootenay | 20 | 4.4% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 265 | 58.2% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 10 | 2.2% |
| Northeast | 0 | 0.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 60 | 13.2% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 85 | 18.7% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
340Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | 10 | 1.1% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 210 | 2.3% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 10 | -0.3% |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 40 | 1.9% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 70 | 1.8% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 290 |
| Public Administration | 30 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 20 |
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