Problem
Health Information Management professionals have a plethora of career opportunities. As you think about your future career as a Health Information Technician, what do you see are your possibilities? This problem will allow you to explore possible career paths as a Health Information Technician.
Follow these steps to complete this problem:
o Go to the AHIMA Career Map
o Click on Featured Career Paths along the bottom of the table
o Select Path 5. You will see six careers mapped for you as a Health Information Technician.
o Explore these six careers.
o Select one of the management careers that interests you - Chief Learning Officer, Regional Director of HIM, Director of HIM, or Manager of HIM.
For the career that interest you, answer the following questions in a 1 to 2 pages paper.
o What is the title of this career?
o What are the job responsibilities?
o What skills are needed for this position?
o What draws you to this career possibility?
o How do you anticipate this course will help you prepare for the job you have selected?
o How would you map your career to achieve this career?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.