Health informatics deals with acquiring, storing, retrieving, and using health information through various methods and devices, including computers, clinical guidelines, terminology, and information/communication systems. It enables electronic health records, medical decision support, and information exchange between healthcare providers and departments. Health informatics is used in many clinical and research settings, including public health, imaging, consumer health, dental care, pharmacy, bioinformatics, and veterinary medicine. Common careers in health informatics include medical coders, health information technicians, privacy officers, medical billers and collections specialists, and administrative support roles. High school courses in math, science, computers, business, and communication are helpful for preparing for careers in health informatics.