Medical Administration
Health Information Technology- Regional Wage $23/hr.
- The Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) performs technical health information management (medical records functions in various healthcare facilities).
- Health information professionals collect, integrate and analyze primary and secondary healthcare data and evaluate healthcare services.
- Two-year program of combined classroom and clinical work.
- Contact:
• Delgado Community College
Julie Thompson —(504) 671-6203
Health Information Management-Regional Wage $35,000-$40,000/yr.
- Plays a critical role in collecting, maintaining and analyzing data that doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals rely on to deliver quality care.
- Experts in managing patient health information and medical records, administering computer information systems and coding the diagnosis and procedures fro healthcare services provided to patients.
- HIM professionals work in a multitude of settings including hospitals, physician offices, clinics, long term care facilities, insurance companies and government agencies.
- Must complete either an Associate’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree in HIM.
- Contact:
• Delgado Community College
Julie Thompson —(504) 671-6203
Medical Assistant-Regional Wage $23,700-$33,050/yr.
- Employment is considered to grow much faster than average ranking Medical Assistants among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare.
- Job prospects should be excellent.
- About 62% of the MA’s work in offices of physicians’ offices.
- Most MA’s complete 1-2 year programs at a Technical or Community College and earn a certificate or diploma. Courses usually cover a diverse array of subject matter including; anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, keyboarding, transcription, record keeping, accounting, and insurance processing for example.
- MA’s are qualified to assist at the clerical and administration level in doctor’s offices and clinics as well as in direct patient care.
- Contact:
• Northshore Technical College, Hammond
Dr. Eddy Anne Ouder--(985)543-4120 ext 112
Medical Coding-Regional Wage $14/hr.
- Medical Coders receive a Certificate of Technical Status (CTS) from a community or technical college upon completion of 33 credit hours.
- Medical Coders write or transform descriptions of diseases, injuries and procedures into coded designations for reimbursement.
- Medical Coders work in hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices and insurance companies.
- Contact:
• Delgado Community College
Julie Thompson —(504) 671-6203
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