In a medical office the amount of patient records, test results and miscellaneous health files quickly adds up and can become overwhelming without the aid of someone properly trained to manage and track them. As a health information technician you will be responsible not only for the organization of health documents but also for medical coding and data analysis. Every medical procedure performed in a medical office must be coded for statistical and billing purposes. Health information technicians assign these codes and use computer programs to analyze the data which is then used to enhance patient care, provide records and control costs. In this way health information technicians play a vital role in the management and improvement of patient services and the health industry. If you would like to train for a career in health information technology the first step is to choose and enroll in one of the many accredited health information technology schools. Most schools offer two year programs that thoroughly train you to evaluate and interpret health records, correctly codify all medical procedures and analyze data. Typical curriculum at health information technology schools includes: medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, health information legalities, database management, pharmacology and pathology. After graduating it's highly recommended you gain certification with the American Health Information Managers Association (AHIMA) as most employers prefer hiring certified personnel. With national growth predicted much faster growth than average the health information technology field is a good option for persons hoping to improve the quality of patient service as well as begin a promising career.