Careers

Health Information Technician

Controls the usage and release of health information in clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, agencies, and insurance companies. Health information holds legal, scientific and medical value. Students learn these values and rules of confidentiality, privacy, and security. Placement in the field is extremely good, and students can be employed by software and computer companies, medical research and manufacturing companies, hospitals, insurance companies, home health agencies, and clinics.

Medical Coding Specialist

Assigns the proper codes to diagnoses and procedures so financial reimbursement may be made correctly by insurance companies and government agencies. A medical coding specialist is employed by healthcare facilities, such as clinics, nursing homes, and hospitals. They work closely with other members of the healthcare team to assess medical record accuracy for third-party payers.

Career opportunities include

• Tumor/Trauma/Cardiac Registrar
• Medical Receptionist
• Patient Financial Services Specialist
• Pre-Authorization Clerk 
• Medical Records Technician
• Medical Biller
• Medical Coding
• Compliance Coordinator
• Business or Chart Analyst
• EHR Implementation Specialist
• Release of Information Clerk 
• Document Imaging Specialist
• Data Integrity Specialist 
• Medical Staff Office/Credentialing Specialist
• Registration/Scheduling Specialist