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Should I become a RHIA??? Need help please - Sam

Posted: Jul 30, 2014

Hi,

I am thinking of getting a bachelor's degree in Health Information Management and becoming a certified RHIA. I was wondering if anyone currently working as a RHIA can tell me:

1) Is it hard to find a job after you finish school and get certified?

2) About how much money can you expect to make?

Hi,

I am thinking of getting a bachelor's degree in Health Information Management and becoming a certified RHIA. I was wondering if anyone currently working as a RHIA can tell me:

1) Is it hard to find a job after you finish school and get certified?

2) About how much money can you expect to make?

3) Can you find telecommuting jobs right out of school? If so, do they pay well?

RHIA - RHIA

[ In Reply To ..]
The RHIA is a registration, which is a little more than a certification. Like with registered pharmacists, etc.

I do not know any RHIAs who had trouble getting a job, although there probably is one somewhere. The degree programs are somewhat selective, so that helps. It limits the number of graduates, as well as people who might not be suitable. It is a highly desirable credential for that reason.

The AHIMA does an annual salary survey. Google AHIMA salary survey to find it. The pay is very good to fantastic, depending on what you choose to do.

There are an increasing number of remote jobs. However, I would not count on getting one right away.

Thank you! - Sam

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Thank you so much for your answer! You really helped me:)

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