- Median annual pay
- $43,830
- Employment
- 164,300
- Ten-year outlook
- -11.6%
- Annual openings
- 15,800
BLS, 2024
U.S., 2024
2024–34
Projected average
The work
Core tasks
- 01Ask questions in accordance with instructions to obtain various specified information, such as person's name, address, age, religious preference, or state of residency.
- 02Identify and report problems in obtaining valid data.
- 03Ensure payment for services by verifying benefits with the person's insurance provider or working out financing options.
- 04Perform office duties, such as telemarketing or customer service inquiries, maintaining staff records, billing patients, or receiving payments.
- 05Review data obtained from interview for completeness and accuracy.
- 06Compile, record, and code results or data from interview or survey, using computer or specified form.
- 07Perform patient services, such as answering the telephone or assisting patients with financial or medical questions.
- 08Assist individuals in filling out applications or questionnaires.
- 09Identify and resolve inconsistencies in interviewees' responses by means of appropriate questioning or explanation.
- 10Supervise or train other staff members.
- 11Prepare reports to provide answers in response to specific problems.
- 12Meet with supervisor daily to submit completed assignments and discuss progress.
Capabilities
Essential skills
Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingMonitoringActive LearningLearning StrategiesMathematicsScience
Employment outlook
Where the role is heading
U.S. employment is projected to move from 164,300 in 2024 to 145,100 in 2034, a -11.6% change.
BLS projects an average of 15,800 openings each year over the period, including openings created by workers leaving the occupation.