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Information and Media Services Specialist – Medical Documentation Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Fachangestellte/r - Medien- und Informationsdienste - Medizinische Dokumentation

As an Information and Media Services Specialist with a focus on Medical Documentation, you manage and structure medical data and information. This 3-year recognized vocational training prepares you for an important role in public service, industry, and trade, where you ensure the quality and availability of health data.

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What you do

  • Recording, structuring, and managing medical data and patient files.
  • Coding diagnoses and treatments using classification systems (e.g., ICD-10).
  • Ensuring data quality and compliance with data protection regulations.
  • Supporting doctors and nursing staff in retrieving information.
  • Maintaining and updating databases and information systems.
  • Generating statistics and reports from medical data.
  • Archiving and providing medical documents.

Requirements

  • At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss).
  • Good German language skills (B2 level).
  • Interest in medical topics and information technology.
  • Diligence, accuracy, and a sense of responsibility.
  • Trustworthiness and discretion in handling sensitive data.
  • Basic computer skills (MS Office).
  • Organizational talent and a systematic way of working.

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific medical fields or data analysis.
  2. 2Further training to become a certified specialist (e.g., Fachwirt/in in Health and Social Services).
  3. 3Advancement to leadership positions, e.g., team leader in documentation.
  4. 4Pursuing a degree in related fields such as Medical Informatics or Health Management (with appropriate university entrance qualification).
  5. 5Working in hospitals, research institutions, public health offices, or pharmaceutical companies.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Information and Media Services Specialist – Medical Documentation Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 950 to 1,250 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Information and Media Services Specialist – Medical Documentation Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Information and Media Services Specialist – Medical Documentation Ausbildung?

At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss).; Good German language skills (B2 level).; Interest in medical topics and information technology.; Diligence, accuracy, and a sense of responsibility..

Where can I find open Information and Media Services Specialist – Medical Documentation Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Information and Media Services Specialist – Medical Documentation

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.