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 30031cyntcoder@gmail.com or cyntcoder@aol.comwww.cyntcodinghealthinformationservices.comCoding Yesterday’s Nomenclature Today®