Research Guides: Healthcare Management: Careers & Professional Associations

Careers and Certifications

Career Resources

AHIMA Career and Student Center AHIMA career tools and exam information
Career Map - AHIMA Learn more about career paths available in health information including job descriptions and requirements for training, education, and work experience.
AONL Career Center (Nursing) The American Organization for Nursing Leadership gives job seekers the option to advertise your resume to prospective employers and search the targeted job database for the position that's right for you.
ACHE Career Resource Center Tools and resources designed specifically for healthcare leaders.
CMSA Career Center Career & Knowledge Pathways offers six educational paths to continuing education for any level of case manager.
MGMA Job Seeker Resources Free resume reviews, career advancement tips, salary calculators and more.

101 Careers in Healthcare Management by Leonard H. Friedman; Anthony R. Kovner
Call Number: Lexington campus: 362.1068 F911o 2018
Publication Date: 2017

Certifications

AHIMA Certifications & Careers Certifications include: CCA (coding associate), CCS (coding specialist), CCS-P (physician based coding specialist), RHIT (health information technician), RHIA (health information administrator), CDIP (documentation improvement), CHDA (health data analyst), and CHPS (healthcare privacy and security).
HIMSS Certifications Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) certifications include CAHIMS (associate in HIMS), CPHIMS (professional in HIMS), and CPDHTS (professional in digital health transformation strategy).
AAHAM Certification Certifications include CRCE (Executive), CRCP (Professional), CRIP (Revenue Integrity Professional), CCT (Compliance), and CRCS (Specialist).
HFMA Certifications Certifications include CHFP (healthcare financial professional), CRCR (revenue cycle representative), CSAF (specialist in accounting and finance), CSBI (business intelligence), CSMC (managed care), CSPPM (physician practice management), and FHFMA (fellow of HFMA).

Health Management Professional Associations

Healthcare Management Professional Associations

American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Professional organization for healthcare management
Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) ACHC is a United States non-profit health care accrediting organization. It represents an alternative to the Joint Commission and CHAP, The Community Health Accreditation Program. ACHC Accreditation Programs were created in consultation with industry experts.
American Association for Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) AAHAM is a professional organization in healthcare administrative management. Resource center for information, education, and advocacy in the areas of reimbursement, admitting and registration, data management, medical records, and patient relations.
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) AHIMA certifications include CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA, CDIP, CHDA, and CHPS.
Case Management Society of America (CMSA) CMSA Is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to the support and development of the profession of case management through educational forums, networking opportunities and legislative involvement.
Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) National membership organization for healthcare financial management executives and leaders. Includes information on conferences, a research library, and careers.
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society This organization provides information about various types of healthcare informatics.
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) MGMA provides peer-to-peer and mentor-to-peer support systems, digital resources, and access to industry experts.

Student Organizations

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and several federal and state agencies. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.

Nursing

American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Includes information about membership, education, resources, advocacy, conferences, and more.