As a medical records specialist you will compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. These tasks aid the employer with medical billing and coding. Work can be performed at a medical facility or in a work-from-home format. The annual median wage for medical records specialists in Vermont is $46,000. Many employed in this field receive employment benefits that include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings.
The medical records specialist apprenticeship includes five college-level courses paired with on-the-job training. The apprenticeship is a great way to start on the path to CCV’s medical billing and coding certificate.
Related Instruction for Medical Records Specialist Apprenticeship
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AHS 1205 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| AHS 1015 | Intro to Health Information Systems | 3 |
| AHS 2121 | Medical Coding I | 3 |
| AHS 2122 | Medical Coding II | 3 |
| AHS 2165 | Health Insurance Reimbursement & Billing | 3 |
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