How to become a health records clerk
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
College
You could take a college course to learn some of the skills and knowledge needed in this job.
Courses include:
- Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Business Administration
- Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration
- T Level in Management and Administration
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T level
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
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Apprenticeship
You could get into this job through a business administrator or a clinical coder advanced apprenticeship.
This will usually take between 12 and 18 months to complete. You'll learn in the workplace and do off-the-job training with a college or training provider.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Direct Application
You can apply directly for jobs in this area. Many employers will ask for GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C).
It will also help if you have previous experience of office work, including typing documents and working on spreadsheets.
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Career tips
You can develop your IT and administration skills by doing a free online course through The Skills Toolkit.
Professional and industry bodies
You may get professional recognition or find training opportunities if you join an organisations such as the:
- Institute of Health Records and Information Management
- Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists (AMSPAR)
- British Society of Medical Secretaries and Administrators (BSMSA)
Further information
You can find out more about becoming a health records clerk from Health Careers.