Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management: Registered Health Information Technician-HIM Sequence Undergraduate Program By Illinois State University |Top Universities

Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management: Registered Health Information Technician-HIM Sequence

Main Subject Area

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Online

The HIM sequence is designed for a special group of health information students…those who have a current RHIT certification and are graduates of an accredited college program in Health Information Technology. Why Study Health Information Management - Registered Health Information Technician-HIM? Health Information Management professionals play a critical role in managing the collection, maintenance, and analysis of the medical data that healthcare professionals rely on to deliver, manage and finance quality patient care. Health Information Management (HIM) is a profession that combines health data, information technology and management. HIM professionals play a critical role in collecting, maintaining, and analyzing the health data that healthcare professionals rely on to deliver, manage and finance quality healthcare. In addition, they receive the training necessary to assume managerial positions related to these functions. RHIAs interact with all levels of an organization clinical, administrative, financial that employ patient data in decision making and every day operations. Related Skills Extremely accurate and pay close attention to details Confidential with the information Strong computer background Good judgment and organizational skills Good communication skills Get along with others and work in teams Work well under pressure Ability to collect data Ability to make sound predictions Works well in an environment of constant change Critical Thinker

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Online

The HIM sequence is designed for a special group of health information students…those who have a current RHIT certification and are graduates of an accredited college program in Health Information Technology. Why Study Health Information Management - Registered Health Information Technician-HIM? Health Information Management professionals play a critical role in managing the collection, maintenance, and analysis of the medical data that healthcare professionals rely on to deliver, manage and finance quality patient care. Health Information Management (HIM) is a profession that combines health data, information technology and management. HIM professionals play a critical role in collecting, maintaining, and analyzing the health data that healthcare professionals rely on to deliver, manage and finance quality healthcare. In addition, they receive the training necessary to assume managerial positions related to these functions. RHIAs interact with all levels of an organization clinical, administrative, financial that employ patient data in decision making and every day operations. Related Skills Extremely accurate and pay close attention to details Confidential with the information Strong computer background Good judgment and organizational skills Good communication skills Get along with others and work in teams Work well under pressure Ability to collect data Ability to make sound predictions Works well in an environment of constant change Critical Thinker

Admission requirements

6+
Jan-2000

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