The health information manager provides leadership in managing confidential medical information systems that serve the needs of patients, health-care providers, and the administrative staff. It is an excellent career choice for the person who is seeking a health-care profession that combines interests in computer science, business, management, legal procedures, and research. This unique background provides the health information administrator with a wide variety of employment opportunities. These include positions in acute care, outpatient care, long-term care, mental health facilities, insurance companies, governmental agencies, legal offices, and with computer system vendors.
The health information manager will have opportunities to develop health information systems for quality patient care, financial reimbursement, medical research, health-care planning, and security of patient information. Many health information managers also have responsibilities that include planning and organizing the medical record department, budgeting department resources, determining department policies and procedures, and evaluating and motivating employees. Because information is vital to quality patient care, the health information manager interacts daily with medical, financial, and administrative staff.
Full-time salaries in the profession range from entry positions paying approximately $38,000 to $50,000 to advanced positions paying up to $85,000 plus. Management positions may offer earnings as high as $150,000.
This profession is best suited for the person who seeks a career in health care and who has interests that are not usually considered health-related, (i.e., business, computer science, management, etc.). It offers a wide variety of career opportunities and a choice of geographical locations. A career in health information management offers a wide range of employment and advancement options.
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Health Information Management
Loma Linda University - SAHP
Nichol Hall, room 1905
Loma Linda, CA 92350
(909) 558-4976
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Last Revised: Fri, May 09, 2008