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Medical Records Technician
Medical Records Technicians maintain and organize patient health records, ensuring information is entered accurately into EHR systems and retrieved efficiently for clinicians, billing staff, and auditors. The job demands strong data entry accuracy, familiarity with medical terminology, and comfort using health information management software, all within the bounds of HIPAA compliance. This entry-to-mid-level role is common in hospitals, clinics, and health information management departments and often serves as a stepping stone toward health information management careers.
How much does a Medical Records Technician make?
Too few Medical Records Technician postings state pay to publish a median yet: 13 of 13 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Medical Records Technician roles?
13 open Medical Records Technician roles from 4 employers.
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Medical Records Technician in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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Open Medical Records Technician roles (13)
Medical Records Technician
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Beaufort, SC · $40,736 – $52,957
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Medical Records Technician (Release Of Information)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Canton, MI · $36,049 – $58,445
This VA position processes and manages requests to release patient medical records in compliance with federal privacy laws, serving veterans and healthcare staff. The role involves evaluating authorization forms, determining what information can be disclosed, maintaining detailed records, and providing guidance on privacy regulations.
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Medical Support Assistant (Patient Registration)
Indian Health Service
Full-time · Wewoka, OK · $37,193 – $59,031
This registration role at Wewoka Indian Health Center involves interviewing patients, verifying insurance and eligibility information, managing medical records, and supporting billing operations in a healthcare setting. It suits candidates with clerical or administrative experience who can work accurately with patient data and provide good customer service.
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Medical Records Technician (Health Information Technician)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Full-time · Jesup, GA · $57,188 – $72,328
A federal corrections facility role that manages inmate medical records, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards while handling documentation requests, coding, and administrative tasks. Suited for someone with medical records experience who can work in a secure institutional setting and wants to contribute to offender reentry programs.
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Supervisory Medical Records Technician (CDIS)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Bay Pines, FL · $67,970 – $88,356
This supervisory role oversees a clinical documentation improvement team at a VA hospital, ensuring medical records are accurately coded and complete. It suits experienced health information professionals with certification who can manage staff, improve documentation practices, and lead data analysis initiatives.
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Health System Assistant (Office Automation)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Full-time · Tripler Army Medical Center, HI · $52,680 – $68,485
This administrative role supports Tripler Army Medical Center's credentialing program by managing healthcare provider profiles, verifying licensure records, and maintaining centralized credentialing systems. It suits someone with clerical and data entry experience who wants to work in a healthcare administration environment.
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Medical Records Technician (HIT)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Fresno, CA · $50,714 – $65,930
This Medical Records Technician role at a VA health system involves reviewing, analyzing, and maintaining patient health records in both paper and electronic formats to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance. The position suits someone with knowledge of medical terminology and health information management who can work independently to resolve documentation issues and coordinate with clinical staff.
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Lead Medical Records Technician (Coder-Inpatient/Outpatient)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States · $61,722 – $80,243
This position codes medical records at a VA medical center, abstracting data from patient charts and assigning diagnosis and procedure codes using standardized classification systems. It suits experienced medical coders or recent graduates of coding programs who want to advance to a supervisory role in a healthcare setting.
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Lead Medical Records Technician (Coder-Inpatient)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States · $64,021 – $83,232
This is a lead-level medical coding role at the Department of Veterans Affairs where you'll assign diagnostic and procedural codes to inpatient hospital records, guide and train junior coders, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations. The position suits experienced coders with mastery-level certification who want to move into a leadership track while staying hands-on with complex coding decisions.
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Supervisory Medical Records Technician (Coder)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States · $67,970 – $88,356
This supervisory role oversees medical coders who assign diagnostic and procedural codes to patient records in a VA hospital setting, requiring expertise in ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems along with management of a small team. It suits experienced coders with mastery-level certification who are ready to lead coding operations and ensure compliance with evolving healthcare regulations.
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From Clinical Documentation Improvement Manager, Electronic Medical Records Specialist, Health Information Manager, Health Information Technician, Medical Biller, Medical Coder, Medical Secretary, Registrar.
Registrar
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC · $92,879 – $143,956
This position manages the registration, cataloging, and loan operations for the U.S. Senate's art and historical collections, ensuring compliance with federal and museum standards. It suits someone with museum registration expertise and a graduate degree who can handle the technical and administrative demands of stewarding significant cultural assets in a legislative environment.
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Medical Records Technician (Coder) Auditor
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · San Diego, CA · $61,722 – $80,243
This federal auditing role evaluates medical coding accuracy and compliance within the Veterans Health Administration, requiring strong knowledge of clinical classification systems and the ability to guide staff on coding standards. It suits experienced medical coders seeking a position focused on quality assurance and policy oversight rather than day-to-day coding production.
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Registrar
Lifepoint Hospitals
Richlands, VA
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Coordinator Surgery Special Unit
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Cleveland, OH
A coordinator role in a plastic surgery unit responsible for managing patient scheduling, admissions, and data accuracy to support surgical operations. This position suits detail-oriented candidates with healthcare administrative experience who can juggle multiple tasks and communicate clearly with patients and clinical staff.
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Skills Medical Records Technician postings ask for
Measured from the 13 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Medical Terminology8 roles61.5%
- CPT Coding5 roles38.5%
- Microsoft Excel3 roles23.1%