Are you in career transition?
We understand that career paths change and evolve because healthcare and the technologies that support it are evolving.
Are you in Healthcare but new to IT?
Bring us your interest in technology and we'll show you exciting new opportunities.
Are you in IT but new to Healthcare?
Your technical expertise is needed in a dynamic, growing industry. The time to make your mark is now.
Are you an HIT career advancer?
You're climbing the ladder of HIT success. Utilize HIMSS' resources to reach new heights.
Are you an ONC graduate?
Bring your career goals and personal drive. We'll give you the opportunities to match.
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Electronic Advancement Requires a Human Element.
You understand the patient better than anyone. You understand technology's impact better than anyone. You've seen, firsthand, the valuable role that technology can play toward improving outcomes. If patient care is your passion, health IT needs your skills. You can be hands on. Involved. Influential. Your knowledge of terminology and workflow is a key advantage in the transition to a health IT career, within your own organization or into another. We've made valuable tools and resources available to facilitate a smoother transition and help you make a bigger difference. When you apply your clinical expertise to health IT, you can see the impact of your contribution towards meaningful use.
NEWS
- Business Credentials Can Boost Your HIT Career
- Five Ways to Prepare for Your HIT Job Interview
- Nurses rank as most trusted profession yet again!
- HWS ranks 30 largest healthcare employment markets
- Healthcare executive compensation increase, as does nursing staff
- Providers, states act to attract primary care docs to rural areas
- Clinical informatics becomes a board-certified medical subspecialty
- Five Ways to Be a Standout HIT Student
- Committee Applications will be open January 2, 2012 - March 2, 2012
- Growth in CPHIMS
- Supporting Your Career Efforts Through HIMSS
- Transitioning from Healthcare to Healthcare IT
POPULAR CAREER RESOURCES
INTERVIEWING
Assess Company Culture to Find the Best Fit
CAREER TRANSITION
When Changing Careers, Highlight Transferable Skills
HEALTHCARE
Technology in Nursing
NEW GRADS
Interview Prep for New Grads
FEATURES
HIMSS Nursing Informatics Institute
Member Advancement Presentation
HIMSS Member Advancement
Individuals who have advanced to Senior Member or Fellow status are leaders within the society implying not only recognition for past contributions but also the expectation of continuing participation and contributions to HIMSS and the healthcare community.
CPHIMS Certification
CPHIMS is a professional certification program for healthcare information and management systems professionals. Learn more
Extreme career makeover for clinicians, writing a winning resume and other career survival strategies. Learn more
2011 HIMSS Nursing Informatics Workforce Survey Results. Learn more
2010 HIMSS Compensation Survey Results
The biennial HIMSS Compensation Survey is the definitive resource for healthcare IT professionals to compare compensation packages. Find out what you are worth.
U.S. healthcare workforce shortages: HIT staff.
The U.S. health care industry is facing two emerging workforce challenges as it prepares to meet demands both from more patients for more care...
Training the Next Generation of Informaticians: The Impact of ''BISTI'' and Bioinformatics—A Report from the American College of Medical Informatics.
American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI) undertook a study of the future of informatics training. This project capitalized on the rapidly expanding interest in the role...
Where HIT Careers are Sizzling and Fizzling: The Hottest Places for Healthcare IT Careers
If you're looking for a career in Healthcare Information Technology (HIT), there are amazing opportunities out there to answer your calling. But all regions in the U.S. are not created equal for Healthcare IT opportunities.
HIMSS CAREER STATS
Top 15 States Needing HIMSS Talent
The need for talented healthcare IT professionals has never been greater. We identified the top states with healthcare IT demand. Whether you're looking to get into Healthcare IT, are having trouble finding your HIT job in your current state, or just want to be where the action is, here are the top 15 states with the greatest demand:
1. Florida
2. California
3. Texas
4. Pennsylvania
5. Virginia
6. Georgia
7. Ohio
8. Washington
9. New York
10. Illinois
11. Massachusetts
12. North Carolina
13. Colorado
14. Arizona
15. New Jersey
THE VOICES OF HIMSS
Helen Figge, PharmD, MBA
Senior Director, Career Services, HIMSS
