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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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Welcome to a Vital Resource.

On a universal level, improving the quality of patient care requires innovative ideas and technological advances. On a personal level, it requires passion, commitment and dedication. HIMSS, a cause-based, not-for-profit organization exclusively focused on providing global leadership for the optimal use of information technology and management systems for the betterment of healthcare, has put together an invaluable resource: HIMSS Career Services.

HIMSS Career Services is your employment, education and networking center. Through it you can link to academia, mentor opportunities, professional connections, associations and the most powerful job search engine in the industry. Whether you are looking to begin or advance your career in health IT, HIMSS Career Services is an indispensible resource for personal and professional growth. From the clinical to the corporate side, you'll find experiences and opportunities to help you realize your career aspirations. We're glad you're here!

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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.

HIMSS Member Advancement FAQ

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.

CAREER SERVICES BLOG

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. California
2. Florida
3. Texas
4. Pennsylvania
5. Ohio
6. New York
7. Illinois
8. Massachusetts
9. Virginia
10. Michigan
11. North Carolina
12. Georgia
13. Minnesota
14. New Jersey
15. Wisconsin

THE VOICES OF HIMSS

"HIMSS has dedicated the tools and resources needed to help our industry professionals achieve the skillsets and abilities needed to meet and exceed the demand for health information technology careers—now and into the future."

JoAnn W. Klinedinst, CPHIMS, PMP, FHIMSS
Vice President, Professional Development, HIMSS

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