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This article discusses the importance of creating a personal brand and offers tips on how to do so. It also explores traditional and non-traditional career paths in the healthcare industry, emphasizing the need for networking and further education. The article provides suggestions for advancing one's career through additional degrees such as RHIA, MS in Health Informatics, MBA, or JD.
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So, I've graduated, now what? Roman Minyaylyuk
Create Yourself a Personal Brand! • Business Card • Resume/Cover Letter/References • Blog/Website • LinkedIn Profile • Facebook Profile • Twitter Profile • Video Resume • Wardrobe • Email Address (cite http://mashable.com/2009/02/05/personal-branding-101/)
Traditional vs. Non-Traditional HIM Career Paths Traditional Pathways: Hospitals Multispeciality clinics and physician practices Long-term care Mental health Other ambulatory care settings Non-Traditional (Non-patient care) Pathways: Managed care and insurance companies Software vendors Consulting services Government agencies Education Pharmaceutical companies Cite: http://www.hicareers.com/Pathways/baccalaureate_degree.asp
Don't just settle! If possible, take internship or shadowing experience to get feel of possible career Get out and network! Make employers want you, emphasize all experience in your school program Find your niche, and work hard to get there Be flexible! Rigidity & stagnation = complacency
Furthering Education Work towards RHIA (B.S.) Next step, MS in Health Informatics After about 5 years of experience, consider MBA If interested in legal positions, Juris Doctor (JD) or Masters in Jurisprudence is a popular option MPH, MBA, MHA also viable choices