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Level 2 Certificate: Health Information EHR Support Specialist
Level 2 Certificate: Health Information EHR Support Specialist
at Wharton County Junior College
Houston Catalog
The Health Information Technology – Health Information EHR Support Specialist trains students to perform technical and electronic health information functions in various healthcare facilities. This level builds on the knowledge gained in the Level I Certificate and provides a more in-depth study of Health Information Technology. TSI readiness is required for this Level II Certificate.
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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.
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$28,180
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Admissions
The Health Information EHR Support Specialist Level II Certificate is open enrollment to TSI-satisfied students. Students will fill out an interest form and submit it to the Program Director.