Description of Associate in Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology offered by Central Piedmont Community College.

Visit the CPCC Health Information Technology Program Website.

Possible job titles for graduates

• Registered Health Information Technician
• Health Information Technologist/Technician
• Health Information Manager
• Medical Records Technician
• Health Information Clerk
• Medical Coder

Necessary abilities and qualities

• Organizational and clerical skills
• Computer use competency
• Integrity
• Understanding of written communication
• Medical terminology and coding knowledge
• Active listening and time management
• Information ordering skills and near vision
• Cooperation and Dependability
• Attention to detail and stress tolerance

Occupation & Professional Information Resources

• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• North Carolina Health Information Management Association
• Medical Records & Health Information Technicians on O*Net
• Occupational Outlook Handbook, Health Information Technicians
• Watch a video about health information technicians
• Health Information Management Professionals (Job Profiles)
• Medical Records Technicians on College Board
• Salary.com look up salaries by title and region

Related Job sites

• CPCC Connections
• AHIMA Job Bank
• HIP Jobs
• Med Hunters
• Monster.com
• Career Builder.com
• Yahoo Hot Jobs
• Employer Locator

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