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O*NET-SOC 29-2072.00

Medical Records Specialists

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. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Assign the patient to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), using appropriate computer software.22877
  2. Compile and maintain patients' medical records to document condition and treatment and to provide data for research or cost control and care improvement efforts.22878
  3. Consult classification manuals to locate information about disease processes.22879
  4. Enter data, such as demographic characteristics, history and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures, or treatment into computer.22880
  5. Identify, compile, abstract, and code patient data, using standard classification systems.22881
  6. Maintain or operate a variety of health record indexes or storage and retrieval systems to collect, classify, store, or analyze information.22882
  7. Post medical insurance billings.22883
  8. Process and prepare business or government forms.22884
  9. Process patient admission or discharge documents.22885
  10. Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.22886
  11. Release information to persons or agencies according to regulations.22887
  12. Resolve or clarify codes or diagnoses with conflicting, missing, or unclear information by consulting with doctors or others or by participating in the coding team's regular meetings.22888
  13. Retrieve patient medical records for physicians, technicians, or other medical personnel.22889
  14. Review records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.22890
  15. Scan patients' health records into electronic formats.22891
  16. Schedule medical appointments for patients.22892
  17. Transcribe medical reports.22893

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 109 examples in 33 categories, 23 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Categorization or classification software

  • 3M Encoder
  • American Medical Association CodeManager
  • Computerized indexing systems
  • DRG grouping software

Medical software

  • Allscripts EHR
  • Amazing Charts
  • Azalea Health Azalea EHR
  • ComChart EMR
  • Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM medical imaging software
  • e-MDs topsChart
  • eClinicalWorks EHR softwareHot Technology
  • EHS CareRevolution
  • Electronic medical record EMR software
  • Electronic medical record EMR systems
  • eMDs Practice Partner
  • Epic SystemsHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Fox Meadows EncounterManager
  • GE Healthcare Logician
  • Greenway Medical Technologies PrimeChart
  • Health Care Data HealthProbe
  • Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS
  • Henry Schein DentrixHot Technology
  • HMS
  • Holt Systems eMedRec
  • IDX Systems IDXtend
  • LeonardoMD Renaissance
  • Mediasoft mediOFFICE
  • Medical condition coding software
  • Medical procedure coding software
  • MedicWare EMR
  • MEDITECH softwareHot Technology
  • MedStar Systems DrWorks
  • NCG Medical Systems d-Chart
  • NextGen Healthcare Information Systems EMR
  • PCC EHR
  • PCC Pediatric Partner
  • PowerMed
  • Practice Partner Patient Records
  • SOAPware EMR
  • STAT! Systems QD Clinical
  • SynaMed EMR
  • VantageMed ChartKeeper
  • Visionary Medical Systems Visionary OFFICE PM
  • Welford Chart Notes

Billing and invoicing software

  • Billing software

Information retrieval or search software

  • Coding database software

Office suite software

  • Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Voice recognition software

  • Cyber Records MediChart Express
  • ScanSoft Naturally Speaking
  • Speech recognition software
  • Voice dictation software

Desktop communications software

  • Eko

Electronic mail software

  • Email software
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Data base user interface and query software

  • Encoded archival system EAD
  • EndoSoft
  • Entity Management Software
  • Fox Meadows ChartingPlus
  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
  • Purkinje Dossier
  • Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Transaction security and virus protection software

  • Encoder software

Document management software

  • Fox Meadows Accent Data Manager
  • Hyland Software OnBase
  • IDX Systems Patient Chart Tracking
  • Laserfiche software
  • Microsoft SharePointHot Technology
  • SoftMed ChartLocater
  • SoftMed ChartReserve

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Graphics software

Business intelligence and data analysis software

  • IBM Cognos Impromptu
  • MicroStrategy
  • Qlik Tech QlikView
  • TableauHot Technology

Enterprise application integration software

  • IBM InfoSphere DataStage

Spreadsheet software

  • IBM Lotus 1-2-3
  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Analytical or scientific software

  • IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
  • Minitab
  • SASHot Technology
  • StataCorp Stata

Expert system software

  • Information Resource Products Clinical Coding Expert

Calendar and scheduling software

  • MD Synergy Medical Appointment Scheduling
  • Scheduling software
  • Siemens Soarian Scheduling

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • SAP Business Objects

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Project management software

  • Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Data base reporting software

  • Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRSHot Technology
  • SAP Crystal Reports
  • SoftMed ChartRelease

Process mapping and design software

  • Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Development environment software

  • Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
  • Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript

Operating system software

  • Microsoft WindowsHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Accounting software

  • NDCMedisoft
  • QMSoftware Receivables Management
  • Siemens Soarian Financials

Metadata management software

  • Quest Erwin Data Modeler

Object or component oriented development software

  • RHot Technology

Optical character reader OCR or scanning software

  • Scantron imaging software

Data base management system software

  • Teradata DatabaseHot Technology

Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software

  • Virtual private networking VPN software

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • Monitor medical facility activities to ensure adherence to standards or regulations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Scheduling Work and Activities

  • Schedule appointments.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
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Performing General Physical Activities

  • Maintain security.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Working with Computers

  • Enter patient or treatment data into computers.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Code data or other information.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Prepare official health documents or records.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Maintain medical facility records.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Record patient medical histories.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

  • Communicate with management or other staff to resolve problems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Performing Administrative Activities

  • Classify materials according to standard systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Process healthcare paperwork.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Perform clerical work in medical settings.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Process medical billing information.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 16
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.