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Careers must have a career path. Choose a career path in Health Information Technology.TRANSCRIPT
HIM PROFESSIONALS WORK EVERYWHERE
BY: CYNTHIA BROWN, MBA, RHIT, CCS
OWNER
CYNTCODING HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICES
WONDERING WHAT’S NEXT?
OK, you’ve seen thestatistics: 22% expected
growth between 2012-22.
Fastest growing and in demand more than the average job.
186,000 jobs held in 2012 alone.
Above-average pay rate.
WONDERING WHAT’S NEXT?
So you have…. Selected an accredited
program or school; Completed your
coursework; Completed and took
full advantage of the required practicum;
Graduated; Sat and passed
required exams for certification.
WONDERING WHAT’S NEXT?
You start your job search…
Sent out resumes; Did volunteer work; Attended local HIM
meetings; Used social media; Researched your new
career for ideas; Cried; complained and
you still haven’t found work.
WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?
Perhaps you are thinking of your newly found opportunity as a job rather than a career.
Change your prospective.
Start thinking this is my new career.
I must start to think “outside” the box.
CAREERS MUST FOLLOW A CAREER PATH
Traditional Career Paths in HIM:
HIM Director HIM Systems
Manager Information Security
Officer Chief Privacy Officer Corporate
Compliance Officer Consultant
CAREERS MUST FOLLOW A CAREER PATH
Traditional Career Paths in HIM:
Health Data Analyst Clinical Coding
Specialist Patient Information
Coordinator Physician Practice
Manager Financial Specialist Director of Quality
Management
CAREERS MUST FOLLOW A CAREER PATH
The time and effort put into educating yourself should not be left to chance. A well-thought out career plan can help to make those crucial career choices a lot less daunting. Know where you want to go and how you are going to get there. Knowing how to get there takes research and may not always be achieved through traditional methods. Certain variables like economic and personal life changes can sometimes push you in directions that you did not anticipate. That’s okay, every plan needs revisiting from time to time. Make necessary adjustments but keep the GOAL in full view. Staying focused and not becoming discouraged is the key. Think P.I.G., Persistence, Integrity, and Guts.
I’M THINKING CAREER PATH
I’ve decided on a careerpath, now what? Research the
requirements to get there.
Find a mentor in your area. (visit AHIMA.org for info on mentors in your area).
Think outside the box when looking for employment.
HIM PROFESSIONALS WORK EVERYWHERE
Hospitals Ambulatory Care
Facilities Physician Facilities Managed Care
Organizations Long-term Care
Facilities Consulting Firms Information Systems
Vendor
HIM PROFESSIONALS WORK EVERYWHERE
Insurance Companies Worker’s Comp
Lawyers’ Offices Rehabilitation Centers Mental Health
Organizations Colleges & Universities Government Agencies Accreditation
Organizations
HIM PROFESSIONALS WORK EVERYWHERE
Release of Information Companies
Large Corporation who have onsite medical facilities for their employees
Pharmaceutical Companies
Internet-based Healthcare Companies
HIM PROFESSIONALS WORK EVERYWHERE
Accreditation Organizations
Healthcare Research Organizations
From Home, as Independent Consultants
Health Clinics Employment
Agencies
GOOD LUCK!!
Cynthia Brown, MBA, RHIT, CCSAHIMA approved ICD-10 CM/PCS TrainerCyntCoding Health Information ServicesPhone: 404-992-8984/E-Fax: 678-805-
4919P.O. Box 3019Decatur, GA [email protected] or cyntcoder@aol.comwww.cyntcodinghealthinformationservices.comCoding Yesterday’s Nomenclature Today®