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Health Information Management (HIM)

Human Resources

The HIM Program highly recommends that managers and supervisors of HIM programs be credential as Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Credentialed HIM professionals ensure the HIM competency to support the various complexities of the legal health record, health information technology, privacy and reimbursement.

Job Vacancies

Search the Job Vacancy database for available positions in Medical Record Technician or Medical Record Administrative Specialist/Medical Record Administrator at IHS and tribal facilities.

If you are interested in obtaining your RHIA, RHIT, or Coding Certification and working at an IHS or tribal facility, visit the IHS Scholarship Program.

HIM and Coding Position Descriptions

The following position descriptions are examples to use as a guide in creating position descriptions for HIM. Collaboration with your local Human Resources Department for classification of HIM positions must be coordinated.

Supervisory Medical Record Administrative Specialist

Medical Record Technicians

VistA Imaging Scanning

HIM CAC

Ethics

Integrity, ethics and professionalism are essential to the HIM profession. The following links provide further guidance:

American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  currently provides certification for coders, auditors, documentation experts, risk adjustment, practice manager and payer in an HIM environment.

  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC®)
  • Certified Outpatient Coding (COC™)
  • Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC™)
  • Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA®)
  • Certified Documentation Expert Outpatient (CDEO®)
  • Certified Professional Compliance Officer – CPCO
  • Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC™)
  • Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM®)
  • Certified Professional Coder – Payer (CPC-P®)

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

To ensure that its members meet professional standards of excellence, the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) issues credentials in health information management and coding. Following certification, AHIMA members must maintain their credentials through continuing education requirements.

Health Information Management

Coding Specialist

Other AHIMA Professions

To find an accredited AHIMA program you may access the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) program directory Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov . CAHIIM supports graduate competencies and job marketability, and recruitment opportunities.

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)

HIMSS vision is "Better health through information and technology". It is to positively transform health and healthcare through the best use of information and technology in the United States and Canada. HIMSS provides thought leadership, community building, professional development, public policy, and events. HIMSS certifications are:

Other Resources