SOC 29-9021
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ51/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ37,620
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$67K
$39K โ $112K
Projected Growth
๐+14.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค84/100
High exposure
๐ก Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars face a risk score of 51/100 โ 7 points above the national average of 44. With 84/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $67K ($21K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 51/100, Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 37,620 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations and interdisciplinary care coordination to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI clinical decision-support tools guiding treatment
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
AI-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Hands-on physical examination and procedures
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
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.
๐ป Technology Skills
Categorization or classification software
Medical software
Accounting software
Information retrieval or search software
Office suite software
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
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|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 76% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 84% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 76% |