Careers
Related Skills
These skills will help you have a successful career in the health informatics management (HIM) field.
Our program at Illinois State will give you the education and experience to develop these skills.
Organization
Since HIM professionals deal with confidential and important data, you must be accurate and pay close attention to details. The information you provide is critical to a patient's health and well-being. It's also important to the operation of the organization.
Communication
Solid communication skills will help you be successful in the HIM profession. Since you'll work with people at all levels in the organization, you'll need to be able to work well with others.
Critical Thinking
HIM professionals not only collect patient data, they also use it for clinical and business decision making. Data is analyzed to study trends in how people use health care. This information helps organizations predict and respond to a community's health needs.
Adaptability
The medical field is fast-paced and changes frequently. Being able to work well under pressure and in an environment of constant change will be beneficial.
The HIM profession also uses a good amount of technology. A strong computer background and the flexibility to learn new technology will help you succeed.
Being Successful in the Field
To get into the HIM profession, you'll need to have a bachelor's degree. Entering the profession with a bachelor's degree gives you many opportunities. It also qualifies you to complete the Registered Health Information Administrators (RHIA) certification.Related Fields
General job titles people with a Health Informatics Management degree might have include:
- Chief information officer
- Coding and revenue cycle management
- Department director or assistant director
- Data quality manager
- Information access and disclosure specialist
- Medical record consultant
- Organizational privacy/security officer
Health Informatics Management majors at Illinois State have found success in the field.
William, ’14, Orland Park, IL
What are you up to since graduation?
“I am the Director of Quality Improvement, Infection Prevention and Regulatory Affairs at RUSH Copley Medical Center. I oversee all related functions at the hospital, two emergency departments and 28 outpatient locations. I maintain my RHIA credential and plan to return to graduate school in the near future.”
Why Health Sciences?
“Health Sciences gave me a strong knowledge base to excel in today’s healthcare setting. Ten years after graduating, I still lean on many things I learned in the program.”
Any advice for new students in Health Sciences?
“Healthcare is a huge arena with opportunities to grow. Each area within healthcare works together. The Health Sciences department provides the foundation so you can take your career in any direction. Make the most of your professional practice opportunities. These pay dividends as soon as you are looking to start your career.”
Career Industry Liaison
| Name | Office | Phone | |
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| Nick Radcliffe | 223 Bone Student Center | nrradcl@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-2200 |
Internship Coordinator
| Name | Office | Phone | |
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| Nichole Spack | Felmley Hall of Science Annex 424 | nlspack@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-8809 |