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Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars salary in South Africa

About R286,804 a year, before tax. That is about R23,900 a month. Then the work, the skills, and a free assessment if you want to know whether it fits.

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What do Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars do?

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars are specialized professionals who play a critical role in the management and analysis of health information. They work at the intersection of healthcare and information technology, ensuring that medical records are accurately maintained, protected, and accessible. These professionals are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and managing patient data to support healthcare delivery, research, and policy-making. Health Information Technologists typically focus on the implementation and troubleshooting of healthcare information systems, including electronic health records (EHRs), while Medical Registrars concentrate on the systematic collection and analysis of health data pertinent to specific medical conditions, such as cancer or cardiovascular diseases. Both roles require a deep understanding of healthcare regulations and standards, as well as proficiency in data analysis and management. Their work supports healthcare providers in making informed decisions, enhancing patient care, and improving overall health outcomes.

What the work actually is

  • Assign the patient to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), using appropriate computer software.
  • Compile medical care and census data for statistical reports on diseases treated, surgery performed, or use of hospital beds.
  • Design databases to support healthcare applications, ensuring security, performance and reliability.
  • Develop in-service educational materials.
  • Evaluate and recommend upgrades or improvements to existing computerized healthcare systems.
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Tools used on the job

Technology

Tools

  • Microfiche or microfilm viewer components or accessories Microfiche viewing machines · Microfilm viewing machines
  • Bar code reader equipment Barcode scanners
  • Scanners Flat-top scanners
  • Medical paper charting systems Barcode attachment equipment
  • Magnetic stripe readers and encoders Credit card processing machines

Who it suits

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

The Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars guide


Compare this with Clinical Data Managers, Clinical Research Coordinators and Health Informatics Specialists, which pay a similar kind of salary in South Africa.

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How much do Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars earn in South Africa?

The average Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars salary in South Africa is about R286,804 a year, before tax. A typical range is R175,388 to R402,989 a year.

What do Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars do?

Assign the patient to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), using appropriate computer software, Compile medical care and census data for statistical reports on diseases treated, surgery performed, or use of hospital beds and Design databases to support healthcare applications, ensuring security, performance and reliability.

How do I know if this career fits me?

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