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Health Information Technology
Jobs in Health Information Technology (HIT) are expected to grow through the year 2018.* Now, with an initiative by the federal government aiming to convert all of the nation’s medical records from paper to digital by 2020, the field might even experience a shortage of degreed medical coding professionals in the near future.
Employers typically require an associate degree. Some also require the RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) certification. To be eligible to sit for the RHIT exam, you have to have earned an associate degree from a school that is accredited by CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Health informatics and Information Management Education) – like Northwestern College.
Choose Your Career Path
Your Health Information Technology degree from Northwestern College Online opens the door to a range of well-paying positions in the medical administration field, including:
- Medical Records Director
- Medical Records Analyst
- Health Information Coordinator
- Health Information Technician
- Medical Office Manager
- Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Why Is Earning a Health Information Technology Degree the Right Choice?
According to statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average median annual salary for Health Information Technicians was $30,610 in May 2008, with the upper ten percent earning more than $50,060. Nationally, the job outlook for a Health Information Technician is expected to rise on a faster than average pace, increasing by 20% through the year 2018.*
A Career With Flexibility
Health Information Technicians can find work at a wide range of professional settings, including clinics, doctors’ offices, outpatient care facilities, and insurance companies. Many organizations offer part-time positions in addition to full-time work.
Get started on your Associate in Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology today. Request more information or call us at (866) 491-2195. Our admissions representatives are ready to answer any questions you might have.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2010-11 Edition, accessed 2/16/10, [http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/].
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