Why Health IT ?

HIGH-DEMAND, IMPORTANT WORK 

Looking for a career using your technology skills and your ability to help others? You’ve found it: JCCC’s Health Information Systems Program (HCIS). 

With a degree or certificate in HCIS, you’ll assist medical professionals by using the crucial computer systems and health IT technology that run their business. 

The vast healthcare industry needs professionals to manage the enormous volume of patient and institutional information and data. Health Information Specialists help organize, manage and store medical records, analyze data and create reports.

BUILT-IN JOB SECURITY

As the population ages, there will be an increasing need for healthcare professionals. That demand translates into career opportunities for Health Information Systems professionals.

The median annual wage for healthcare information technology jobs in the U.S. was $75,755* (an average of $36.43 per hour) in April 2021. * ZipRecruiter, Using ADP employee payroll data, April 2021

*SCROLL DOWN THIS PAGE TO SEE MORE SALARY INFORMATION FROM the Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS)

FIVE WEEKS TO A CAREER LEAP 

Do you have a background in healthcare, information systems, or computer science? Start your HCIS career in as little as five weeks! JCCC’s introductory classes are taught in five-week sessions so you can complete the skillsets in one course and immediately move on to the next.

This condensed structure helps get you to a high-paying job sooner. If you choose to continue your education while working, many employers even provide tuition help and reimbursement!”

Learn more about enrolling at JCCC

YOUR GOALS, OUR PROGRAMS

Health information systems professionals specialize in information technology to support clinical processes and healthcare data management.

In JCCC’s HCIS program, you’ll train in simulated environments developed by Oracle Cerner, the nation’s leader in health information and EHR technology. Oracle Cerner’s products are in use at more than 27,500 facilities around the world.

You will learn to:

• Monitor electronic health record (EHR) functionality and usability
• Create, analyze, and secure health information and health data
• Configure, implement and maintain health information technologies
• Deliver training to adult learners
• Analyze and redesign healthcare workflows
• Use correct medical terminology
• Build your résumé with an internship and/or mentorship that will give you real-world experience

CHOOSE FROM TWO CAREER TRACKS

• Associate of Arts or Associate of Science + Health Information Systems Specialist Certificate 

Earn both at the same time by taking the HCIS certificate courses as degree electives — Choose between the AA or AS degree while also earning the Health Information Systems Specialist Certificate. Then transfer to a four-year program at one of JCCC’s transfer partner schools or move directly into the workforce to support the health information systems industry usage of EHRs and other technologies which advance the quality, efficiency and security of patient records for improved care.

• Health Information Systems Specialist Certificate

Provide user support of health information systems and design and deliver training programs to employees in clinical and public health settings. Develop the knowledge and skills to assist healthcare providers to design workflows and use electronic health records (EHR) to meet government standards of quality reporting and improvement initiatives.

WHY JCCC’S HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROGRAM? 

Our program is designed for working adults ready to advance their career! As a JCCC student, you’ll experience:

• Fully online classes offered every five weeks
• Flexible scheduling with classes offered when you need them
• Smaller class sizes for personalized attention
• Training in state-of-the-art simulated EHR environments
• Internship opportunities with local healthcare organizations
• Experienced, forward-thinking faculty who help you attain real-world marketable skills
• Quality education that sets the standard for community colleges
• More for less; affordable tuition with an active campus culture
• Free tutoring, guidance and and evolving resources to empower you and help you succeed in your chosen career

Join us! Enroll at JCCC today! 

NEXT STEPS TO BACHELOR DEGREE: JCCC TRANSFER AGREEMENT

Effective Fall 2024: Students who transfer to Washburn University, without completing AA, AFA or AS degree will have courses evaluated on a course-by-course basis toward meeting the requirements. Students will receive 27 credits for the courses completed for the JCCC Health Information Systems Specialist Certificate. View the transfer guide to Washburn University.

JCCC HCIS IS AN HIMSS APPROVED EDUCATION PARTNER 

JCCC’s Health Information Systems Program is an approved Education Partner of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).

HIMSS is a global, cause-based, not-for-profit organization focused on better health through information technology (IT) and is the largest health IT organization in the world. HIMSS leads efforts to optimize health engagements and care outcomes using IT. This puts JCCC in an exclusive group of organizations allowed to provide HIMSS training and education.

WHERE TO WORK

You can work anywhere, from the smallest town to the biggest city and virtually. 

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE 

Scholarships are offered every semester to assist students with tuition and materials expenses. Visit JCCC Scholarships to learn more and apply.

Join us! JCCC HCIS Enrollment Instructions

Check out this Resource from HIMSS

Salary projections are on page 2