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Medical Records Specialists in South Dakota

Medical records specialists compile, process, and maintain patient records for hospitals and clinics while following medical, legal, and regulatory standards. They classify medical concepts like diagnoses and procedures into proper systems In South Dakota the median pay is $51,610 a year, 1% above the national median of $51,140.

$51,610median pay in South Dakota, per year
$44,860–$63,130middle half earn
900employed in South Dakota
$51,140U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingTime ManagementActive LearningMonitoring

Knowledge areas

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Licenses and training in South Dakota

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O*NET-SOC 29-2072.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Dakota, annual.