Reference no: EM132325977

Health Care Career Report

Write a report on a health care occupation that you are interested in researching

• Body of paper must be 3 -5 pages with a separate cover page and reference page.
• The report is to be typed, neat, and well organized, double spaced, using 12-point font
size and 1 inch margins using the American Psychological Association (APA) format.
• There is an APA style Microsoft Word Template available online at the Medical Center Library Website
• Use correct spelling and grammar.
• Include a minimum of six different sources of information (books, professional journal articles, electronic sources, websites, etc.).
• Indicate the exact source of the specific information presented, citing all references appropriately using APA format. No copying, cutting and pasting is accepted, it is considered plagiarism.
• There are five areas of the health care that you will be writing about: Job Description; Education and Certification; Employment; Professional Activities; and a Conclusion/Reflection.

Health Information Management 1800 (PPE) Career Report Instructions
Title of Report

I. Job Description
Describe the care/service provided by the healthcare professional List professional certification or registration required (specific details will be in Section II)

II. Education and Certification
Educational requirements for the profession/occupation. Different types of educational institutions offering the program. What is the exact length of time and approximate cost of the education required? List degrees or certifications earned.

III. Employment
Job availability (what and where?) Growth trends in the field Number of jobs advertised in the Sunday Herald, and other sources. Experience/No Experience required. Salaries - Entry level and with experience. Advancement opportunities, with or without additional education.

IV. Professional Activities
Local/State/National Professional Organizations (cost to join as a student) Professional journals with address to obtain and cost. Is continuing education available and expected
in profession/occupation. Are continuing educational units (CEUs) required for this profession? If so how many and how often?

V. Conclusion/Reflection
Reflect on how you see yourself "fitting" into this profession. What did you discover in your exploration of this healthcare field? What did you meaningful and important to you?
• A reference page is required and must be in APA format

HIM CAREERS
1. Medical Coding Specialist
2. Physician Practice Coder
3. Operation MANAGERS Manages the daily Operation of the HIM Department
4. Clinical documentation improvement specialist
5. Director of HIM
6. Coding Manager
7. Coding Auditor
8. Chart Auditor
9. Tumor Registry
10. Charge Master
11. MPI Maintenance Coordinator (duplicate medical record number)
12. Data Analyst
13. Medical Staff Office
14. HIM Hospice Director
15. Insurance Claim Expeditor
16. Department of Correction
17. Health Department HIM (Record dept.)
18. Office of Disability Claim Division
19. Care Management Staff Assistance
20. Mental Health HIM Dept. or Director
21. Compliance Specialist (Release of Information)
22. Long Term Care Facility
23. Skill Nursing Facility Director
24. HIM Research Specialist
25. Dialysis Facility Staff Coordinator
26. Cancer Registry Abstractor