What is 'Health Information Management Systems'?

The field of health information management is one of the fastest growing professions in the healthcare industry where employment is secure and advancement opportunities are plentiful. Health information management professionals possess the skills necessary to manage staff and/or systems used to collect, store, retrieve and communicate healthcare data that is used for the planning, delivery, reimbursement, protection and evaluation of patient care. Such skills will enable you to work in a variety of healthcare organizations and other health-related or commercial industry settings.

Is it for you?

Jobs and Salary expectations

Program Faculty

• Mary Cantwell -- Coding & Billing contact and Department Coordinator
• Karen Fowler -- Office Management contact
• Dawn Goodsell -- HCIA coding and billing
• Carol Widman -- Medical Transcription contact
• Janice Hess
• Ellen Jacobs-- Healthcare Information and Administration Director

Program Descriptions

Metropolitan Community College offers an Associate Degree with three options in Health Information Management Systems (HIMS).  (see catalog)

• Coding and Billing*
• Medical Transcription**
• Office Management

**New Program**

Healthcare Information and Administration (HCIA)

Certifications

In addition, the college offers a Certificates of Achievement with three options in Medical Office. (see catalog)

• Coding and Billing Assistant
• Transcription
• Office Assistant

Credit Classes and Registration

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