 |
|
| ealth information
technology is a profession |
| that combines technology,
management and |
| healthcare.
Working with computer information |
| systems and
technology, health information technicians |
| collect,
analyze and interpret data that doctors, |
| nurses and
other health care professionals rely on |
| to provide
quality patient care. They expertly manage |
| patient
health information and medical records by |
| reviewing,
organizing and evaluating for completeness |
| and accuracy.
Health information technicians also |
| control
access to information contained within |
| medical
records to ensure that it is kept confidential. |
| They are
qualified to supervise and manage file clerks |
| and other
clerical staff. They can work in every |
| sector of the
health care industry, but often choose |
| to specialize
in one particular area. |
