Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management

HIM professionals are credentialed by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as Registered Health Information Administrators (RHIA). This credential requires a bachelor degree (4 years) and successful performance on the RHIA certification exam. RHIAs are skilled in the collection, interpretation, and analysis of patient data. 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. Why Study Health Information Management? 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 todetails 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