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O*NET-SOC 29-9021.00

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation0
Abilities listed for this occupation0
Tasks listed for this occupation0
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The O*NET 29.1 records for this occupation list no skills (skill count: 0).

Abilities

The O*NET 29.1 records for this occupation list no abilities (ability count: 0).

Tasks

The O*NET 29.1 records for this occupation list no tasks (task count: 0).

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional5.9611/2023
Investigative5.1811/2023
Social3.811/2023
Realistic2.4811/2023
Enterprising2.211/2023
Artistic1.1911/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.