Health Information Technology
From those on the front lines to those behind the scenes, each member of a healthcare team plays a critical role in keeping our communities safe and healthy. If you’re looking to help save lives by organizing, coding, and analyzing patient data, a career in health information technology might be for you. Get on the fast track to success with a degree or certificate from San Jac.
Program at a Glance
Career Opportunities
- Medical Claims Specialist
- Billing Specialist
- Medical Coder
- Registered Health Information Management Technician
Earning Potential
Registered Health Information Management Technicians: $38,710
Certified Professional Billers: $55,078
Certified Professional Coders: $57,201
Certified Coding Associates: $45,500
Certified Coding Specialists: $60,160
For more salary information, check out Texas Wages.
Locations
San Jac Online
DEGREES & CERTIFICATES
Health Information Technology, AAS
Medical Billing, Certificate of Technology
Medical Coding Specialist, Level 2 Certificate
CAREER TRACKS
The content below shows a flowchart of the career tracks.
After San Jacinto College
You’ll be ready for a rewarding career at the forefront of healthcare organization and technology. Work in a hospital, a law firm, a long-term care facility, an insurance agency, or dozens of other settings.
The Ins and Outs of Health Information Technology
Accreditation
The Health Information Technology accreditor of San Jacinto College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2029.
All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at 312.235.3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
