Health Information Technologist
A health information technologist manages and secures patient health data, ensuring its accuracy and accessibility, and uses technology to improve healthcare outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing patient health information and medical records.
- Using classification software to assign clinical codes for insurance reimbursement.
- Ensuring data accuracy, security, and accessibility.
- Collaborating with IT professionals to maintain health information systems.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in health information management or a related field.
- Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
Career Pathways
- Health Information Technician
- Director of Health Information Services
- Health Informatics Specialist
Related Organizations and Employers
- American Health Information Management Association: AHIMA
- American Medical Informatics Association: AMIA
- American Nursing Informatics Association: ANIA
- Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society: HIMSS
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