CHAPTER 3
The Health Information Technology Profession
Objectives
After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
• Define the role and responsibilities of a health information technician
• Outline work settings and career options for HIT professionals
• Define the role and responsibilities of a medical coder and outline training and educational requirements of this career field
• Determine opportunities available for entrepreneurs in the HIM profession and discuss key attributes of successful entrepreneurs
• Distinguish between the various professional organizations and certifications available to HIM professionals
• Delineate eligibility ...
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