About Health Information Systems

Health Information Systems is the management of health information across computerized systems.  Work in one of the 20 fastest-growing occupations in the United States. Use your health information knowledge and skills to securely manage health records, improve system workflow and provide technical support to improve patient care.

If you are highly motivated and a proficient problem-solver, understand the importance of exceptional customer service and skilled technical support, and have a passion to help people, then you have the qualities to excel as a health information systems professional.

Choose from three tracks:

Health Information Systems Implementation and Support Specialist Certificate

This certificate program prepares the learner to provide on-site user support for the period of time before and during implementation of health information systems in clinical and public health settings. Previous experience with information technology or information management is desirable.

Health Information Systems Workflow Management and Training Certificate

This certification program will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to assist healthcare providers to design workflow and implement electronic health records (EHRs) to meet government standards of meaningful use, quality improvement and reporting. The learner will be prepared to design and deliver training programs to employees in clinical and public health settings to prepare them for EHR implementation.

Associate of Science with Emphasis in Health Information Systems

Earn your associate degree and transfer to a four-year program or move directly into the workforce.

Why JCCC?

JCCC offers:

• Classes every five weeks and online classes for ultimate flexibility
• Smaller class sizes for personalized attention
• Evolving resources to help you advance
• Experienced, forward-thinking faculty who help you attain real-world marketable skills

JCCC is an approved educational partner of the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS), the largest health IT organization in the world. This puts JCCC in an exclusive group of organizations allowed to provide HIMSS training and education.

Train in simulated environments developed by Cerner, the nation’s leader in health information and electronic health records technology. Depending on the track you choose, you’ll learn to:

• Create, catalog and secure health information
• Work in Excel and Microsoft Access
• Monitor electronic health record (EHR) functionality and usability
• Use correct medical terminology
• Build your résumé with an internship that will give you real-world experience

You’ll learn why it’s important to understand national policy reform, including:

• the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
• government incentive programs
• information exchanges
• consumer engagement
• security regulations