In small facilities, an accredited record technician may manage the department. Medical record technicians have little or no contact with the patients. Technicians should be detail- oriented and accurate. Some may experience eyestrain and muscle pain because of extensive use of the computer. Educational Requirements Medical record technicians have an associate degree.
Most employers prefer to hire individuals who are accredited.
Job Outlook Faster than average job growth is expected for medical record technicians in New York State due to the growth in the number of medical tests, treatments and procedures. Most job openings will occur because of replacement needs. Opportunities are expected to be good in offices and clinics of doctors, health maintenance organizations, nursing homes and home health agencies. Medical and Dental Laboratories Related Occupations Medical Secretaries Medical Transcribers Medical Writers Medical Illustrators Career Advancement Medical record technicians advance by specializing in a particular area or managing a medical record department. Many senior medical record technicians specialize in Medicare coding or tumor registry.