Thank you for your question. Now, CIS people have a huge advantage in the HIM field due to the fact that EHRs are becoming standard in so many facilities. I work in a LTACH and we are in the middle of implementing a full EHR and it enloves so much IT/IS work that someone with that type of experience is greatly desirable.
If I had that type of background the first places I would entertain for possible employment would be the EHR software providers. There's always a need for development and conversion project implementers. Some of the few companies I'm familiar with are EPIC, Allscripts, HCS Interactant, Softmed, Healthland, and Horizon Patient Folder.
Please read this article to find out opportunities for education/certification options.
I hope that helps!
Hi I just wanted to say thank you for all of the information you are sharing. You have been a valuable resource in my search for information about this exciting field. It has really helped to hear first hand from an actual person working in the field.
ReplyDeleteHello I live in Jackson,MS I'm currently a Medical Office Assistant here at UMMC & Baptist. I have a Certificate in MAA and also I just completed my AHIMA Coding Certificate which grant me 30 semester credit. I first went thru Antonelli College and find out that program wasn't certifed thru AHIMA.I want to know do you think I should go for my RHIT. Is the RHIT hard? What is your current title. Alot of jobs want experience. Do you think see I should go see a director/ supervisor in HIM at UMMC and Baptist about doing an intern? Did you have a job right after school? Do you have any other certification in Healthcare.
ReplyDeleteI want to thank you for your blog and all the information you offer. I just graduated from a Health Information Technology program at Devry University and currently studying for the RHIT test. I too experienced when applying for coding jobs "sorry you don't have experience you need to have at least 2 years experience". Or they would say " I don't hire non experienced coders". But with prayer and persistence I finally got a call from a hospital to come to a interview for their Clinical Coding Specialist position. The manager said she is looking to train someone. I really hope I get it.
ReplyDeleteI am noticing that many people are having issues with getting experience or a job after graduating. I didn't go to an ahima accredited school because of the cost. I decided to go a different route and went on faith. I was blessed last year with a medical records coordinator position last year, which really helped fine tune my record review skills. I hope to get into a coding internship I applied for but if not I am not worried at the moment. Preparing to take the Certified professional coder exam through AAPC.
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