Become a Medical Health Record Specialist in 12 Weeks
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Get the knowledge and skills to launch your career as a Medical Health Record Specialist, working alongside doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to manage patient health information.
- Acquire the knowledge and skills to launch your career as a Medical Health Record Specialist, collaborating with healthcare providers and IT teams
- Assist in maintaining patient health records and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations
- Learn to assign diagnostic and procedural codes for billing, insurance claims, and statistical analysis
- Gain expertise in electronic health record (EHR) systems and data management
- Support quality improvement initiatives and facilitate efficient healthcare delivery
About the Medical Health Record Specialist Bootcamp
Eligibility Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration and payment
Cost & Included Materials
- $2,000
- Self-Paced Online Program
- eBooks: The Electronic Health Record for the Physician's Office Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 4th Edition
- CEHRS exam fee
Student Services
- Mentorship from expert coaches
- CEHRS Certification Exam Prep
- 6-month post-program access to career coaches
Health Tech Academy Tuition Advantage
Unlock your future in healthcare technology with flexible payment options including full payments, installment plans, and government grant assistance.
$2,000
Get $300 discount if you pay in full
$141
The above pricing estimate covers a 12-month payment plan, excluding a down payment.
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What Will I Learn?
Our Medical Health Record Specialist bootcamp combines self-paced online learning and on-the-job training to prepare you to land a job within weeks.
- Course 1: Health Records
- Course 2: Introduction to Electronic Health Records
- Course 3: Overview of SimChart for the Medical Office
- Course 4: Roles, Systems, Setting, Personnel, and Professional Organizations
- Course 5: Privacy, Confidentiality, and Security
- Course 6: Administrative Use of the Electronic Health Record
- Course 7: Clinical Use of the Electronic Health Record
- Course 8: Details of Physician Charting
- Course 9: Using the Electronic Health Record for Reimbursement
- Course 10: Reimbursement and Reporting
- Course 11: The Personal Health Record
- Course 12: PHR, Patient Portal, and Pop Health
Download the syllabus to view all courses and requirements.
Preparing for the Medical Health Record Specialist Certification Exam
Our online program prepares you for the nationally-recognized Medical Health Record Specialist Certification (CEHRS) offered by the National Healthcareer Association’s (NHA).
Student Support Resources
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Education Resources
1:1 Coaching, E-Books, Online platform, Procedure Videos, Skills Checklist, Practice Exams, Learning Kits, etc
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Job Placement Resources
Resume building, Interview preparation, Professional profile building, LinkedIn Optimization, Employability Training, Soft Skills Development, etc.
Meet Your Surgical Technologist Instructor
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Caleb Graham
Caleb Graham, MS, CPHIMS is a Clinical Informatics expert with a focus on Nephrology and Value- Based Care. He currently leads the informatics program at Dallas Nephrology Associates, one of the largest nephrology practices in the U.S., where he successfully implemented the Epic EHR system. Prior to this, he served at Baylor Scott and White Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, where he implemented and optimized both the AllScripts Sunrise and Epic Electronic Health Record systems. Caleb's work spans all medical specialties and diverse care settings, both domestically and internationally. He holds a Master of Science in Health Informatics Administration and is a Certified Professional in Health Information and Management Systems and a Certified Health Informatics Administrator.
Career Possibilities for Medical Health Record Specialists
Medical Health Record Specialists can find career opportunities in various industries, each offering different average salaries and work environments:
Healthcare Facilities
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Healthcare IT Companies:
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Academic and Research Institutions:
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Universities and Research Hospitals: These institutions may hire Medical Health Record Specialists for research projects or academic programs, with average salaries typically ranging from $40,000 to $60,000 annually.
Government Agencies:
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Public Health Departments: Medical Health Record Specialists employed by government agencies can earn salaries similar to those in hospitals, ranging from $35,000 to $55,000 per year.
Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospitals and Military Healthcare: These settings may offer competitive salaries, with averages similar to those in hospitals.
Health Information Management (HIM) Consulting:
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Consulting Firms: HIM consulting firms may pay salaries in the range of $45,000 to $65,000 annually for Medical Health Record Specialists, depending on the firm's size and projects.
Health Insurance Companies:
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Insurance Providers: Medical Health Record Specialists working for insurance companies may earn average salaries ranging from $35,000 to $55,000 per year, with potential for higher earnings based on experience and certifications.
Free Career Assessment
Is Medical Health Record Specialist the right career path for you? Take our free career assessment to determine which healthcare career path is the best fit for you.
*All salaries according to 2021 estimates released by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Medical Health Records Specialist Program Comparisons
| Features |  |
Community College | Online Colleges |
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| Program & Tuition Cost | $2,000 | $1,500 to $3,000/year | $1,000 to $4,000 per year |
| Books, Materials & Fees | Included | + $50 to $200 | + $100 to $200 |
| Certification Exams & Fees | Included | + $100 to $200 | + $100 to $200 |
| Job Ready Timeline | 12 weeks | 6 months to 1 year | 6 weeks to 6 months |
| 100% Online | |||
| Schedule Flexibility | |||
| 1-on-1 Coaching & Mentorship | |||
| Job Placement Assistance | |||
| Clear Path to Certification | |||
| No Travel Requirements |
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