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Gina Mace, an HIA student at the computerCombining health with computers, information science, and business administration, HIA professionals are experts in managing patient health information. There are a wide variety of opportunities available to you at different points in your professional life.

Our graduates' pass rate on the national exam is above the national average; their employment rate in HIA is over 90 percent within six months of graduation.

HIA is one of the fastest-growing health careers.

 Work settings include: Future position titles include:
  • Ambulatory Care Facilities
  • Physician Practices
  • Long-Term Care Facilities
  • Skilled Nursing Facilities
  • Home Care and Hospice Providers
  • Hospitals
  • Rehabilitation Centers
  • Behavioral Health Facilities
  • Managed Care Organizations
  • Consulting and Law Firms
  • Government Agencies
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Insurance Companies
  • Information System Vendors
  • Education
  • HIM Program Director
  • Data Quality Manager
  • Consultant
  • Patient Information Coordinator
  • Clinical Data Specialist
  • Chief Privacy Officer
  • HIA System Manager
  • Information Systems Officer
  • HIT or HIA College Instructor
  • Research Analyst

As the health-care industry grows to meet the demands of the population, most health-care facilities are expanding their health information services. New and challenging positions are becoming available for HIA graduates throughout North Carolina and across the United States.

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