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Health information technician jobs in Virginia

open health information technician jobs in Virginia at , posting . BLS measures a median of $25.62 an hour (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Records Specialists in Virginia) for medical records specialists here.

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Checked 13 Nov 2026, 07:47 UTC

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Where the health information technician jobs are in Virginia

Towns with the most open jobs in this occupation. A town with a page lists every care job open there, by occupation.

What health information technicians earn in Virginia

The hourly pay open jobs here post, beside what BLS measured people employed in the occupation earned in the state and its metro areas.

Posted on open jobs in Virginia

Middle half of from , median .

Measured by BLS in Virginia, May 2025

$25.62/hr ($53,290 a year) (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Records Specialists in Virginia)

Median for medical records specialists, against $24.59 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Records Specialists, national) for the whole US; 4,630 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Records Specialists in Virginia) employed in Virginia.

By metro area

  • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$28.28/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV) · 2,370 (source: BLS OEWS, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV) employed
  • Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$24.32/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC) · 970 (source: BLS OEWS, Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC) employed
  • Richmond, VA$24.70/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Richmond, VA) · 740 (source: BLS OEWS, Richmond, VA) employed
  • Charlottesville, VA$30.10/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Charlottesville, VA) · 220 (source: BLS OEWS, Charlottesville, VA) employed
  • Roanoke, VA$22.58/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Roanoke, VA) · 180 (source: BLS OEWS, Roanoke, VA) employed
  • Lynchburg, VA$22.68/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Lynchburg, VA) · 150 (source: BLS OEWS, Lynchburg, VA) employed
  • Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA$22.03/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA) · 120 (source: BLS OEWS, Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA) employed
  • Winchester, VA-WV$19.02/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Winchester, VA-WV) · 80 (source: BLS OEWS, Winchester, VA-WV) employed
  • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA$22.29/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA) · 40 (source: BLS OEWS, Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA) employed
  • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA$23.21/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA) · 40 (source: BLS OEWS, Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA) employed

BLS OEWS May 2025 metropolitan area estimates for Medical Records Specialists; areas that cross a state line list every state.

Patient Access, Coding & Medical Admin in Virginia, in our research: median posted pay $21.10 · employers 137 (Patient Access, Coding & Medical Admin job market). Virginia in our research

What patient access, front desk and medical coding jobs in Virginia offer

Counted from each job's own posting, the same reading as the lists across the state.

Employers hiring health information technicians in Virginia

What the job takes

An associate degree in health information technology, then the RHIT exam.

  • Certification

    Registered health information technician (RHIT)

    AHIMA

Where people train for it in Virginia

295 people finished health information technology programs at 16 schools in Virginia in 2023-24. The schools with the most graduates:

Schools with the most graduates of health information technology programs in Virginia, 2023-24
SchoolTownGraduates
New River Community CollegeDublin39
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeRichmond34
Virginia Western Community CollegeRoanoke31
Wytheville Community CollegeWytheville21
Southwest Virginia Community CollegeCedar Bluff19
Tidewater Community CollegeNorfolk19
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAbingdon19
Central Virginia Community CollegeLynchburg18

Graduates of every award level, from short certificates to degrees, at the schools that report to the federal survey (those in the federal student aid system): short courses run by employers, the Red Cross or adult education are not counted. Online schools count where they are based, so a school teaching online across the country appears in its home state. From the U.S. Department of Education's completions survey, 2023-24: nces.ed.gov/ipeds (source: the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS))

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Health information technician jobs in Virginia: common questions

How much do health information technicians make in Virginia?

Open health information technician jobs in Virginia that post an hourly rate pay $20.13–$22.01 an hour in the middle half, median $22 (5 jobs from 5 employers). BLS measured a median of $25.62/hr ($53,290 a year) for medical records specialists in Virginia (May 2025), against $24.59 nationally, 23rd highest of 52 states and territories.

Where in Virginia are the most health information technician jobs?

New Kent (2), Falls Church (1), Fredericksburg (1), Richmond (1) and Winchester (1). A job open in several towns counts in each.

Who is hiring health information technicians in Virginia?

By open jobs on this board: Universal Health Services (2), American Oncology Network (1) and Chapters Health System (1). In all, 5 employers have health information technician jobs open in Virginia.

Are health information technicians in demand in Virginia?

6 health information technician jobs are open in Virginia today at 5 employers on this board, about 1.3 for every 1,000 health information technicians employed there (BLS counts 4,630, May 2025). Across the US, BLS projects employment of medical records specialists to grow 7.8% over 2025-2035.

Which patient access, front desk and medical coding jobs in Virginia are hiring immediately?

1 of the open patient access, front desk and medical coding jobs here says so in its own posting: VSI PT Patient Care Representative at VSI (Immediate opening available! Great opportunity for recent college graduates. Virginia Spine Institute...).

Which patient access, front desk and medical coding jobs in Virginia pay weekly?

8 of the open patient access, front desk and medical coding jobs here say so in their own posting: Admissions Assistant at Autumn Care of Chesapeake (...and get paid as soon as tomorrow for work done today or opt for our Weekly Pay schedule! Positive,...); Business Office Manager (BOM) at Autumn Care of Chesapeake (...and get paid as soon as tomorrow for work done today or opt for our Weekly Pay schedule! Positive,...); Medical Records at Robious Health & Rehab Center (...and get paid as soon as tomorrow for work done today or opt for our Weekly Pay schedule! Positive,...). Every such job in Virginia.

Which patient access, front desk and medical coding jobs in Virginia offer daily pay?

30 of the open patient access, front desk and medical coding jobs here say so in their own posting: Admissions Assistant at Autumn Care of Chesapeake (...like part of the team. Advantages Flexible Pay Options – Choose On-Demand Pay and get paid as soon as...); Business Office Manager (BOM) at Autumn Care of Chesapeake (...of billing issues. Advantages Flexible Pay Options – Choose On-Demand Pay and get paid as soon as...); Business Office Manager at Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (...part-time, and PRN opportunities available (modify as needed) Daily Pay! At Canterbury Rehabilitation...). Every such job in Virginia.

Which patient access, front desk and medical coding jobs in Virginia want bilingual staff?

21 of the open patient access, front desk and medical coding jobs here say so in their own posting: Patient Coordinator at Akumin (Bilingual: Spanish. ...and/or training. Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus. Bilingual in Spanish...); Bilingual Patient Coordinator at Benevis (Bilingual.); Bi-Lingual Front Desk (Hampton) at Dental Dreams (Bilingual: Spanish.). Every such job in Virginia.

Which patient access, front desk and medical coding jobs in Virginia hire with no experience?

1 of the open patient access, front desk and medical coding jobs here says so in its own posting: Clinic Assistant at MedStar Health (...from college or technical school preferred Experience Prior work experience not required Licenses and...).

Which patient access, front desk and medical coding jobs in Virginia hire before you are certified?

1 of the open patient access, front desk and medical coding jobs here says so in its own posting: Medical Assistant/Scribe, Orthopedics at VHC Health (Medical Assistant Certification or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is preferred.).

Which patient access, front desk and medical coding jobs in Virginia offer a sign-on bonus?

4 of the open patient access, front desk and medical coding jobs here say so in their own posting: Patient Access Coordinator - Emergency Dept at LifePoint Health ($5,000 sign-on bonus); Patient Access Coordinator - Outpatient Registration at LifePoint Health ($5,000 sign-on bonus); Memory Care Coordinator at Saber Health Group ($5,000 sign-on bonus). Every such job in Virginia.

Which hospitals hiring patient access, front desk and medical coding jobs in Virginia are Magnet hospitals?

5 of the open patient access, front desk and medical coding jobs here say so in their own posting: OFFICE MANAGER II (CMG Endocrinology Center) at Centra Health (Magnet. ...Services (CMS) measures, American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Program standards, The...); Administrative Associate - Surgical Short Stay - P/T Days at Sentara Health (Magnet. ...Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility...); Guest Service Representative - Weekend Nights at Sentara Health (Magnet. ...care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing...). Every such job in Virginia.

Which cities in Virginia pay health information technicians the most?

Of the 10 metro areas in Virginia employing the most health information technicians that BLS publishes a median for (May 2025), the highest are Charlottesville, VA ($30.10 an hour), Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($28.28 an hour) and Richmond, VA ($24.70 an hour), and the lowest Winchester, VA-WV ($19.02). The state's median is $25.62.

What do you need to work as a health information technician in Virginia?

An associate degree in health information technology, then the RHIT exam. Registered health information technician (RHIT) (AHIMA). Where a license is state-issued, it comes from Virginia's own board, unless a multistate compact covers it.

Where can you train to become a health information technician in Virginia?

295 people finished health information technology programs at 16 schools in Virginia in 2023-24 (U.S. Department of Education). The most graduates: New River Community College in Dublin (39), J Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond (34) and Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke (31). Online schools count where they are based.

Which home health agencies hiring health information technicians in Virginia have the best Medicare ratings?

Of the employers hiring health information technicians in Virginia, the home health agencies Medicare rates highest for quality of patient care (Sep 2026): James River Home Health Care LLC in Farmville (James River Home Health & Hospice, 3.5 of 5), James River Home Health Care LLC in Fredericksburg (James River Home Health & Hospice, 3 of 5), James River Home Health Care LLC in Lynchburg (James River Home Health & Hospice, 3 of 5) and James River Home Health Agency in Richmond (James River Home Health & Hospice, 3 of 5); Virginia's rated agencies average 3.3 stars. Every Virginia home health agency hiring here, by rating. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.

Which hospices hiring health information technicians in Virginia do families rate best?

Of the employers hiring health information technicians in Virginia, in Medicare's survey of patients' families: James River Home Health and Hospice in Richmond (James River Home Health & Hospice, 81% said the team always communicated well, 3 stars), James River Home Health Care LLC (Fredericksburg) in Fredericksburg (James River Home Health & Hospice, 83% said the team always communicated well), James River Home Health Care LLC in Farmville (James River Home Health & Hospice, 81% said the team always communicated well) and James River Home Health Care LLC in Lynchburg (James River Home Health & Hospice, 74% said the team always communicated well); Virginia's middle hospice: 82%. Hospices hiring now by Medicare's family survey. Families' ratings of the care, not employees' of the jobs.

How current are these jobs?

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Sources and method

A job counts here when one of its locations is in Virginia, once however many locations there it lists. Its occupation is read from its title. Posted pay is the middle half of the distinct hourly rates jobs here state (a job posted many times at one rate counted once), shown when at least three such rates from three employers stand behind it. BLS figures are as published for the state, never adjusted.
  1. CareJobs.Now job board: open jobs in Virginia, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 13 Nov 2026
  2. BLS OEWS May 2025: Medical Records Specialists (SOC 29-2072), every state, published 15 May 2026
  3. BLS OEWS May 2025: Medical Records Specialists, national, published 15 May 2026
  4. BLS OEWS May 2025: Medical Records Specialists by metropolitan area, published 15 May 2026
  5. Registered health information technician (RHIT): AHIMA
  6. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2023-24: graduates of health information technology programs in Virginia

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CareJobs.Now. (2026). Health information technician jobs in Virginia. Data as of 13 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/occupations/health-information-technician/virginia

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