355total roles
14role families
Medical Coding
18 roles
Medical CoderCoderCoder SpecialistCoding SpecialistProfessional CoderOutpatient CoderOutpatient Medical CoderAmbulatory CoderHIM Inpatient CoderInpatient CoderPediatric CoderPhysician CoderClinical Data CoderMedical Coding SpecialistBilling & Medical Coding SpecialistCoder Ambulatory SurgeryDRG Validation SpecialistTrauma Registrar
Billing & Claims
30 roles
Medical BillerBilling SpecialistBilling AnalystMedical Biller & CoderPB Claims RepresentativePI Billing RepresentativeClaims Solution SpecialistClaims Benefit SpecialistClaims Billing SpecialistClaims ProcessorClaims Examiner — Bodily InjuryInsurance Claims Specialist — HBHealthcare Claims Denials SpecialistHealthcare Payer SupportContract Definition Analyst — ClaimsMedical Claims AdjusterMedical Claims RepresentativeCharge Entry SpecialistCharge Capture CoordinatorCharge Review SpecialistCharge Follow-Up CoordinatorCharge AnalystHospital Biller & Follow-Up RepPatient Billing Services Collections RepProgram Coordinator — OR BillerCerner Commercial Follow-UpAR Specialist — Physician BillingDenial Analyst — Hospital BillingDenials Management AnalystUnderpayment & Overpayment Collector
Revenue Cycle & AR
45 roles
Revenue Cycle SpecialistRevenue Cycle Systems AnalystRevenue Cycle Systems Analyst — ReferralsRevenue SpecialistRevenue Cycle RepresentativeRevenue Cycle Report WriterRevenue Cycle Liaison — Physicians' BillingRevenue Cycle Claims Denials & Appeals SpecialistAR Recovery AnalystAccounts Receivable SpecialistSpecialist — Accounts ReceivableInsurance AR SpecialistDenial Management SpecialistDenials SpecialistInpatient Denials ManagementAppeals SpecialistInpatient Coding Resolution SpecialistFollow-Up AssociateInsurance Follow-Up RepresentativeCredit Balance AR SpecialistCredit Balance AnalystCredit Balance ClerkCredit Resolution RepresentativeRecovery & Resolution AnalystHospital Collections RepresentativePatient Account Collections RepPatient Account Collection SpecialistAssociate Accounts Receivable RepresentativeFinancial Operations Associate AnalystSelf Pay Operations SpecialistPatient Estimate AnalystPatient Finance SpecialistPatient Financial AdvisorPatient Financial Services AnalystRIS AnalystCoding AuditorPhysician Billing Coding AuditorOutpatient Facility Auditor — CodingPayment Accuracy SpecialistCustomer Requisition to Payment ManagerMedical CollectorsAccountantAccounts Payable ManagerFinancial AnalystManager — Patient Accounts
Revenue Integrity & CDM
15 roles
Revenue Integrity AnalystRevenue Integrity SpecialistRevenue Integrity Specialist — ClinicalRevenue Integrity Charge Description Master AnalystCharge Master Analyst — Revenue IntegrityCharge Description Master Process AnalystCharge Master Description CoordinatorHospital Charge AuditorReimbursement Analyst — Audit & RegulatoryReimbursement SpecialistCost Reporting Reimbursement AnalystPayer and Medical Policy CoordinatorFinancial Analyst — AxiomManager — Revenue Cycle OperationsRCM Systems Specialist
Patient Access & Registration
35 roles
Patient Access RepresentativePatient Access Rep — Part TimePatient Access Rep — Centralized SchedulingPatient Access SpecialistPatient Access Scheduling & Communications CoordinatorPatient Access Optimization AnalystScheduling & Pre-Registration RepresentativeSchedulerCall Center SchedulerScheduling Specialist — Ambulatory Contact CenterPatient Appointment SchedulerAdmissions CoordinatorAdmissions ManagerClinical Admissions TherapistPre-Registration RepresentativePre Service Auth SpecialistPatient Financial AdvocatePatient Financial Services RepresentativePatient Relations SpecialistPatient Services RepresentativePatient Service Representative — Contact CenterPatient Account RepresentativePatient Collections SpecialistPatient Service SpecialistAmbulatory Services Representative — Advanced Therapeutics PharmacyAccess Center Capacity CoordinatorRegistration Services RepresentativeHealthcare Customer Service — Phone IntakeCall Center RepresentativeCall Center TrainerContact RepresentativeReferral CoordinatorE-Referral SpecialistIntake SpecialistIntake Coordinator
Insurance & Authorization
29 roles
Insurance Verification SpecialistInsurance Verification RepresentativeInsurance SpecialistBilling Verification SpecialistAuth Insurance Verification SpecialistUM Insurance Verification Auth SpecialistCentral Authorization SpecialistSupervisor — Insurance Verification AuthPrior Auth SpecialistPrior Authorization RepresentativeInfusion Authorization CoordinatorFinancial Clearance SpecialistFinancial Clearance RepresentativeFinancial Access SpecialistInsurance Risk InterviewerMember AdvocateMember Service RepresentativeMember Services AssociateMember Enrollment RepresentativeEnrollment SpecialistAssociate Customer Service RepresentativeCustomer Service RepresentativeCustomer Service SpecialistCustomer Care Representative — PharmacyCash Application ClerkCash SpecialistPayment Posting SpecialistPosting CoordinatorPosting Specialist
HIM & Medical Records
27 roles
HIMS TechnicianHealth Information SpecialistHIM Data Integrity AnalystHIM Data Integrity SpecialistHealth Information Management Data Integrity AnalystRelease of Information SpecialistROI Medical Records SpecialistROI Audit Team LeadCustomer Service Specialist — ROIMedical Records Processing SpecialistMedical Documentation RepresentativeAssociate AbstractorMedical AbstractorAbstractorRegistry ApprenticeRegistry AssociateRegistry TechnicianRegistry Abstractor ODS-CCancer RegistrarCancer Information SpecialistOncology Data SpecialistOncology Data Specialist (ODS-C)Registry Oncology Data SpecialistClinical Trials ActivatorResearch Data CoordinatorAudit Retrieval SpecialistHIM Cert OP Coder
Compliance & Audit
16 roles
340B Audit & Compliance AnalystPhysician Compensation Valuation Compliance AnalystInternal Audit Program ManagerDirector — Compliance Technology & Data InsightsManager — Business ComplianceDirector of Medicare & Regulatory ComplianceManager — Conflict of InterestSIU InvestigatorSpecialist — Clinical LicensingClaims Manager — Professional & General LiabilityHIM Coding Quality OfficerClinical Review SpecialistCompliance Specialist — PrivacyAmbulatory Social Worker — Population HealthQuality Improvement SpecialistQuality Improvement Outreach Specialist
CDI & Documentation
18 roles
Clinical Documentation SpecialistClinical Documentation Specialist — RNClinical Documentation Improvement SpecialistClinical Documentation CoordinatorClinical Documentation Coordinator (PRN)Clinical Documentation EducatorClinical Documentation Integrity SpecialistAmbulatory Clinical Documentation Integrity SpecialistClinical Documentation Integrity LeadRegional Manager — Clinical Documentation IntegrityCDI Reconciliation AuditorOutpatient Clinical Documentation SpecialistManager — Clinical DocumentationManager — Clinical Document IntegritySystem Director — CDI and CodingHIM Documentation Integrity SpecialistDesktop Support TechnicianImaging Support Specialist
Coding Quality & Education
8 roles
Coding Compliance Audit & Education SpecialistCoding Quality Reviewer and EducatorProfessional Coding Auditor and EducatorDRG Validation Coding AuditorHospital Coding Educator — InpatientHB Coding Integrity Specialist — Inpatient DenialsCoordinator — Professional Coding Quality & EducationQuality Assurance Education Specialist
Credentialing & Enrollment
15 roles
Credentialing SpecialistProvider Enrollment SpecialistProvider Enrollment RepresentativeProvider Enrollment & Credentialing AnalystEnrollment CoordinatorEnrollment Specialist — Government PayersQuality Reporting SpecialistRisk Adjustment CoderAssociate Revenue Cycle Analyst — Prior AuthorizationsCare Management AssociateCare Management Support CoordinatorTransportation CoordinatorForms Completion SpecialistProvider Compensation PartnerIS Support Specialist
Project & Program Management
11 roles
Program ManagerTech Project ManagerTechnical Infrastructure Program ManagerOrganizational Change Management AnalystRevenue Cycle Optimization Program ManagerNetwork Partnerships ManagerIT Epic Implementation Project ManagerDirector of Product ManagementLead Product ManagerProject Leader — Behavioral HealthManager — Data Science
Epic / EHR Analysts
46 roles
Epic Analyst — HIMEpic Analyst — Healthy PlanetEpic Analyst — CadenceEpic Analyst — Charging TeamEpic Analyst — Professional BillingEpic Analyst — Professional ClaimsEpic Analyst — Cadence & PreludeEpic Analyst | HIM & IdentityEpic Analyst | Cupid & RadiantEpic Analytics EngineerEpic Application Analyst — CadenceEpic Application Analyst — ReferralsEpic Applications Analyst — AmbulatoryEpic App Analyst — Cupid/RadiantEpic Beaker Clinical AnalystEpic Cadence AnalystEpic Pharmacy Analyst — BeaconEpic Beacon AnalystEpic Security Manager of OperationsEpic Template BuilderEpic Module BuilderEpic Scheduling Optimization SpecialistEpic Capacity Insights Analyst — CadenceEpic HIM AnalystEpic Professional Billing AnalystEpic Systems Analyst — Community Connect AmbulatoryEpic Systems Analyst — Community Connect PBEpic Systems Analyst — OpTime/AnesthesiaEpic Technical Specialist — Community Connect AmbulatoryRevenue Cycle Epic Informatics Analyst — Hospital BillingIT Analyst — Epic RadiantIT Analyst — Epic Resolute Professional Billing ClaimsIT Analyst — Epic ResoluteEHR Applications Analyst — Cupid/LumensEHR Applications Analyst — PB Professional BillingEMR Analyst — Epic ResearchEMR Analyst — Epic BeakerEMR Analyst — Epic InpatientApplication Analyst — Willow InpatientApplication System Analyst — RadiantBusiness Applications Analyst — Willow InpatientApplications/Systems Analyst — Epic ASAPLead Applications Analyst — Epic ASAPApplication Lead — HIMIT System Analyst — CadenceIT Applications Analyst
Health IT & Systems
42 roles
Oracle Health Technical AnalystSystems Analyst — EMR & Clinical WorkflowsPB Claims System AnalystTelehealth Operations CoordinatorAssociate Member Services SpecialistReimbursement AnalystPractice Service CoordinatorCentral Support Operations CoordinatorComplaint & Appeal Quality AnalystMedical Enrollment & Benefits Verification RepresentativeEligibility SpecialistData AnalystHealthcare Data AnalystData EngineerData ScientistData Scientist — NLPData Quality Lead — Data GovernanceHEDIS Reporting AnalystManaged Care Contract and Data AnalystData Science InternAI EngineerAssociate Integration EngineerSystems Integration EngineerInteroperability & Integration SpecialistERP Solutions Architect — TechnologyIT Specialty AnalystLead System AdministratorSoftware Engineer — Computing & Information ResourcesSoftware DeveloperNetwork EngineerSystems EngineerIAM AnalystInformation Security ManagerInformation Security AnalystManager Cyber Security — Identity & Access ManagementApplication SpecialistITS AssociateContract Specialist — ITClient AnalystSpecialist — Epic Analytics Data ManagementSpecialist — Healthcare Data Analytics & VisualizationACO Performance Analytics Analyst
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Mid-Level
12 roles
Health Information Technician
AHIMA
RHIT
Codes diagnoses and procedures, audits records for completeness, and supports clinical data quality programs.
Est. Salary
$48–68K
Clinical Documentation Specialist
AHIMA
CDIP / CCDS
Partners with physicians to ensure clinical documentation accurately reflects patient severity and complexity.
Est. Salary
$60–85K
Privacy & Security Officer
AHIMA
CHPS
Implements HIPAA policies, investigates breaches, and trains staff on privacy regulations.
Est. Salary
$58–80K
Certified Professional Coder
AAPC
CPC
Codes outpatient and office-based claims; specializes in E&M, surgery, or specialty-specific coding.
Est. Salary
$50–72K
Certified Outpatient Coder
AAPC
COC
Specializes in facility outpatient coding for hospital-based departments and same-day surgery.
Est. Salary
$52–74K
Certified Risk Adjustment Coder
AAPC
CRC
Reviews encounters for HCC coding in Medicare Advantage plans.
Est. Salary
$54–76K
Revenue Integrity Analyst
NAHRI
CHRI
Identifies charge capture gaps, monitors charge description masters, and ensures compliant billing.
Est. Salary
$55–78K
Chargemaster Analyst
NAHRI
CHRI
Maintains and updates the chargemaster; reviews pricing, HCPCS codes, and revenue code accuracy.
Est. Salary
$55–75K
Healthcare Financial Analyst
HFMA
CRCR
Analyzes payer contracts, reimbursement trends, and financial performance metrics.
Est. Salary
$58–82K
Denial Management Specialist
HFMA
CRCR / CPCO
Works payer denials, identifies root causes, and implements process improvements to reduce write-offs.
Est. Salary
$52–72K
Clinical Informatics Analyst
HIMSS
CPHIMS
Bridges clinical workflows and technology; configures EHR build, trains end users, and optimizes workflows.
Est. Salary
$65–90K
EHR Implementation Consultant
HIMSS
CPHIMS / Epic cert
Leads EHR go-lives, workflow redesign, and change management initiatives at healthcare organizations.
Est. Salary
$70–100K
AHIMA — Health Information Management
AAPC — Medical Coding & Billing
NAHRI — Health Revenue Integrity
HFMA — Healthcare Finance
HIMSS — Health IT & Informatics
Specialized / Senior
12 roles
Registered Health Information Administrator
AHIMA
RHIA
Manages health information systems, leads HIM departments, and ensures regulatory compliance across the organization.
Est. Salary
$70–100K
Data Quality Manager
AHIMA
RHIA / CHDA
Oversees clinical data integrity programs, quality audits, and reporting to CMS, payers, and registries.
Est. Salary
$72–105K
Health Data Analyst
AHIMA
CHDA
Mines EHR and claims data for population health, quality improvement, and strategic planning.
Est. Salary
$68–98K
Certified Professional Medical Auditor
AAPC
CPMA
Conducts pre- and post-payment audits, compliance reviews, and provider education programs.
Est. Salary
$70–100K
Certified Physician Practice Manager
AAPC
CPPM
Oversees operations of physician practices including coding compliance, staffing, and revenue cycle.
Est. Salary
$75–110K
Specialty-Specific Coder
AAPC
CPCD / CPEDC / CPSM
Codes in high-complexity specialties — dermatology, emergency, cardiology, or surgery.
Est. Salary
$60–90K
Revenue Integrity Manager
NAHRI
CRIS
Leads revenue integrity teams, oversees charge audits, and manages CDM strategy across service lines.
Est. Salary
$72–105K
Patient Financial Services Manager
HFMA
CRCR / CSBI
Directs billing office operations, cash posting, self-pay collections, and charity care programs.
Est. Salary
$68–98K
Managed Care Contract Analyst
HFMA
CSBI
Negotiates and models payer contracts; analyzes rate impacts and ensures accurate contract loading.
Est. Salary
$70–100K
Health IT Project Manager
HIMSS
CPHIMS / PMP
Manages multi-system health IT implementations, vendor relationships, and cross-functional teams.
Est. Salary
$85–120K
Nursing Informatics Specialist
HIMSS
RN-BC Informatics
Applies clinical nursing knowledge to EHR optimization, safety event analysis, and quality reporting.
Est. Salary
$80–115K
Cybersecurity Analyst (Healthcare)
HIMSS
HCISPP / CISSP
Protects PHI by securing health IT infrastructure, responding to threats, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.
Est. Salary
$85–125K
AHIMA — Health Information Management
AAPC — Medical Coding & Billing
NAHRI — Health Revenue Integrity
HFMA — Healthcare Finance
HIMSS — Health IT & Informatics
Leadership & Executive
9 roles
Director of Health Information Management
AHIMA
RHIA
Leads HIM department strategy, oversees coding teams, and aligns HIM functions with organizational goals.
Est. Salary
$95–135K
Chief Privacy Officer
AHIMA
CHPS / JD
Sets enterprise-wide privacy strategy, leads breach response, and ensures regulatory compliance organization-wide.
Est. Salary
$110–165K
Coding & Compliance Director
AAPC
CPMA / RHIA
Develops coding compliance programs, oversees audits, and educates providers on documentation standards.
Est. Salary
$100–145K
VP of Revenue Integrity
NAHRI
CRIS / MBA
Drives revenue cycle performance across the enterprise; leads charge capture, CDM, and integrity programs.
Est. Salary
$120–175K
Chief Revenue Officer
HFMA
FHFMA / MBA
Accountable for total revenue cycle performance; leads patient access, coding, billing, and collections.
Est. Salary
$150–250K+
Director of Revenue Cycle
HFMA
CRCR / FHFMA
Oversees end-to-end revenue cycle operations and drives KPIs including AR days, denial rate, and net revenue.
Est. Salary
$105–155K
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
HIMSS
FHIMSS / MBA
Sets health IT strategy, leads enterprise technology governance, and aligns digital initiatives with mission.
Est. Salary
$175–300K+
Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO)
HIMSS
MD + CPHIMS
Bridges clinical leadership and IT; drives physician adoption of EHR and digital transformation initiatives.
Est. Salary
$200–350K+
VP of Clinical Informatics
HIMSS
CPHIMS / FHIMSS
Leads informatics strategy for clinical decision support, quality reporting, and population health platforms.
Est. Salary
$130–195K
AHIMA — Health Information Management
AAPC — Medical Coding & Billing
NAHRI — Health Revenue Integrity
HFMA — Healthcare Finance
HIMSS — Health IT & Informatics
Think beyond hospitals and doctors offices. HIM and HIT professionals are needed anywhere health information is created, processed, billed, secured, or exchanged — and that list is much longer than most people realize.
Whether you want to work in technology, government, law, insurance, research, or a specialty clinic, your skills in coding, data, revenue cycle, compliance, and health IT are in demand across all of the industries and departments below.
Industries & Employer Types
HIM & HIT professionals are hired far beyond hospitals
Hospital Departments & Service Lines
Inside a hospital, HIM & HIT roles exist across nearly every department
Two tracks, one starting line. Every path begins the same way. After 2–3 years, a fork appears: the Management Track leads toward people leadership and organizational responsibility. The IC Track (Individual Contributor) leads toward deep expertise, high pay, and zero direct reports. Neither is better — they're just different. Many professionals switch tracks mid-career.
Management Track
People leadership & org responsibility
Supervisor → Manager → Director → VP → C-Suite. You grow by leading teams, owning budgets, and driving strategy. Titles change as your span of control grows.
IC / Expert Track
Technical depth, high pay, no direct reports
Lead → Auditor → Principal → Consultant → SME. You grow by going deeper. IC experts at the senior level routinely earn $90K–$160K+ without ever managing a single person.
Medical Coding
2 tracks
Management track
1
Entry
Medical Coder
ICD-10, CPT basics. Hospital, clinic, or remote.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Coding Team Lead
Go-to resource; informal mentorship. CPC earned.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Coding Supervisor / Manager
Productivity standards, QA programs, payer audits.
5–9 yrs
4
Leadership
Director of Coding
Enterprise coding strategy. RHIA or CPMA preferred.
9+ yrs
IC / Expert track
1
Entry
Medical Coder
Same start — path diverges at mid-level.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Specialty focus: ED, onc, cardiology, surgery.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Coding Auditor / SME
Pre/post-payment audits. No direct reports. CPMA.
5–9 yrs
4
IC Expert
Principal Coding Consultant
Internal expert or independent auditor. $90–130K+.
9+ yrs
Billing & Claims
2 tracks
Management track
1
Entry
Billing Specialist
Submits claims, posts payments, works rejections.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Billing Supervisor
Oversees small team, manages daily workflow.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Billing Manager
Owns team KPIs, payer escalations, cash flow.
5–9 yrs
4
Leadership
Director of Patient Financial Services
Dept P&L, payer strategy, collections. FHFMA.
9+ yrs
IC / Expert track
1
Entry
Billing Specialist
Same start — path diverges at mid-level.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Denial Management Analyst
Root cause analysis, payer appeals, trend reporting.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
AR Recovery Analyst / Payment Accuracy SME
Complex underpayment recovery. No direct reports.
5–9 yrs
4
IC Expert
Revenue Cycle Consultant
Process design, system optimization. $85–125K+.
9+ yrs
Revenue Cycle & AR
2 tracks
Management track
1
Entry
Revenue Cycle Specialist
Denials, AR follow-up, or cash posting.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Revenue Cycle Supervisor
Leads small AR team; tracks daily metrics.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Revenue Cycle Manager
Owns AR aging, denial rate, and team goals.
5–9 yrs
4
Leadership
Director / VP of Revenue Cycle
Org-wide RC strategy. FHFMA / MBA.
9+ yrs
IC / Expert track
1
Entry
Revenue Cycle Specialist
Same start — path diverges at mid-level.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Revenue Cycle Analyst
Identifies denial patterns, builds reports.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Revenue Cycle Systems Analyst / Lead
Configures RC systems, optimizes workflows. No reports.
5–9 yrs
4
IC Expert
RC Optimization Program Manager / Consultant
Designs enterprise solutions. $95–140K+.
9+ yrs
Revenue Integrity & CDM
2 tracks
Management track
1
Entry
Charge Entry Specialist
Accurate charge capture foundation.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Revenue Integrity Analyst
Charge gap reviews, CDM monitoring. CHRI.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Revenue Integrity Manager
Leads team, owns CDM strategy across service lines.
5–9 yrs
4
Leadership
VP of Revenue Integrity
Enterprise CDM, exec reporting. CRIS + MBA.
9+ yrs
IC / Expert track
1
Entry
Charge Entry Specialist
Same start — path diverges at mid-level.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
CDM Process Analyst
Owns CDM updates, HCPCS accuracy, revenue codes.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
DRG Auditor / Reimbursement SME
DRG validation, payer policy, no direct reports.
5–9 yrs
4
IC Expert
Revenue Integrity Consultant
CDM design, charge capture audits. $90–130K+.
9+ yrs
Patient Access
2 tracks
Management track
1
Entry
Patient Access Representative
Registration, insurance verification, scheduling.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Patient Access Supervisor
Leads front-desk or call center team.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Patient Access Manager
Multi-site oversight, KPIs, staff development.
5–9 yrs
4
Leadership
Director of Patient Access
Access center, scheduling, financial clearance org-wide.
9+ yrs
IC / Expert track
1
Entry
Patient Access Representative
Same start — path diverges at mid-level.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Pre-Authorization Specialist
Manages prior auth, reduces point-of-service denials.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Patient Access Optimization Analyst
Analyzes reg errors, improves workflows. No reports.
5–9 yrs
4
IC Expert
Access Center Process Consultant
Workflow redesign, staff training programs. $80–115K+.
9+ yrs
Insurance & Authorization
2 tracks
Management track
1
Entry
Insurance Verification Specialist
Confirms benefits, eligibility, and coverage.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Authorization Supervisor
Leads auth team; monitors payer queues.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Manager — Insurance Verification & Auth
Manages multi-payer operations and staff.
5–9 yrs
4
Leadership
Director of Managed Care / Payer Relations
Negotiates payer contracts, owns contract mgmt system.
9+ yrs
IC / Expert track
1
Entry
Insurance Verification Specialist
Same start — path diverges at mid-level.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Financial Clearance Specialist
Combines verification, auth, and patient estimates.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Managed Care Contract Analyst
Models payer terms, validates reimbursement. CSBI.
5–9 yrs
4
IC Expert
Payer Contracting Consultant / SME
Contract strategy and analysis. No reports. $85–125K+.
9+ yrs
HIM & Medical Records
2 tracks
Management track
1
Entry
HIM Technician / ROI Specialist
Records requests, health information maintenance.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
HIM Supervisor
Leads ROI or coding team. RHIT credential.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
HIM Manager
Dept operations, compliance, vendor relations.
5–9 yrs
4
Leadership
Director of HIM
Enterprise strategy, privacy, regulatory. RHIA + CHPS.
9+ yrs
IC / Expert track
1
Entry
HIM Technician / ROI Specialist
Same start — path diverges at mid-level.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
HIM Data Integrity Analyst
Data quality, EHR audit, documentation standards.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
RHIA — Data Governance Specialist
Owns HIM data governance programs. No direct reports.
5–9 yrs
4
IC Expert
HIM Consultant / Privacy SME
Policy, breach response, compliance audits. $90–130K+.
9+ yrs
Oncology Registry
2 tracks
Management track
1
Entry
Registry Apprentice / Associate
Learns abstracting, tumor staging, registry software.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Registry Supervisor
Oversees abstracting workflow, trains staff.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Cancer Registry Manager
Leads team, CoC accreditation, quality reports.
5–9 yrs
4
Leadership
Director — Cancer Registry / Population Health
Enterprise registry strategy, research partnerships.
9+ yrs
IC / Expert track
1
Entry
Registry Apprentice / Associate
Same start — path diverges at mid-level.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Oncology Data Specialist (CTR eligible)
Abstracts cases, state registry submission. CTR credential.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) — Lead
Quality lead, CoC liaison, training. No direct reports.
5–9 yrs
4
IC Expert
Registry Consultant / Accreditation SME
CoC prep, data quality audits. $80–115K+.
9+ yrs
Compliance & Audit
2 tracks
Management track
1
Entry
Compliance Specialist — Privacy
HIPAA compliance, incident tracking, training.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Compliance Program Manager
Owns workplan segments, policy development.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Compliance Manager / Director
Leads team, OIG monitoring, corrective actions.
5–9 yrs
4
Leadership
Chief Privacy / Compliance Officer
Enterprise strategy, Board reporting. JD or CHC.
9+ yrs
IC / Expert track
1
Entry
Compliance Specialist — Privacy
Same start — path diverges at mid-level.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
340B / Internal Audit Analyst
Focused audits, regulatory monitoring.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Compliance Audit SME / Lead Investigator
Complex audits, SIU investigations. No direct reports.
5–9 yrs
4
IC Expert
Healthcare Compliance Consultant
External audits, corrective action plans. $95–145K+.
9+ yrs
CDI & Documentation
2 tracks
Management track
1
Entry
Clinical Documentation Coordinator
Supports CDI team with queries and tracking.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
CDI Supervisor
Oversees query workflow, tracks team metrics.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
CDI Manager
Leads inpatient and outpatient CDI programs.
5–9 yrs
4
Leadership
System Director — CDI & Coding
Enterprise CDI strategy. CDIP + RHIA ideal.
9+ yrs
IC / Expert track
1
Entry
Clinical Documentation Coordinator
Same start — path diverges at mid-level.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Queries physicians, inpatient reviews. CDIP or CCDS.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Ambulatory CDI Lead / Risk Adjustment SME
Outpatient CDI, HCC coding expertise. No reports.
5–9 yrs
4
IC Expert
CDI Educator / National CDI Consultant
Physician education, program design. $90–135K+.
9+ yrs
Coding Quality & Education
2 tracks
Management track
1
Entry
Coding Quality Reviewer
Reviews coded records, generates feedback reports.
0–3 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Coding Education Coordinator
Delivers coder training, tracks performance gaps.
3–6 yrs
3
Senior
Manager — Coding Compliance & Education
Leads audit and education team.
6–10 yrs
4
Leadership
Director of Coding Compliance
Enterprise audit program. Reports to CCO.
10+ yrs
IC / Expert track
1
Entry
Coding Quality Reviewer
Same start — path diverges at mid-level.
0–3 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Professional Coding Auditor and Educator
Audits, provider education. CPMA credential.
3–6 yrs
3
Senior
Coding Compliance Audit Specialist / Lead
Designs audit programs, corrective action. No reports.
6–10 yrs
4
IC Expert
Independent Coding Auditor / Consultant
External audits, expert witness. $95–150K+.
10+ yrs
Credentialing & Enrollment
2 tracks
Management track
1
Entry
Provider Enrollment Representative
Submits provider enrollment applications to payers.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Credentialing Supervisor
Oversees enrollment team and payer portals.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Credentialing Manager
NCQA compliance, delegation agreements, staff development.
5–9 yrs
4
Leadership
Director of Medical Staff Services
Credentialing, privileging, enrollment enterprise-wide.
9+ yrs
IC / Expert track
1
Entry
Provider Enrollment Representative
Same start — path diverges at mid-level.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Provider Enrollment & Credentialing Analyst
Full provider lifecycle, sanctions monitoring.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Credentialing Compliance Lead / NCQA SME
Policy expert, audits, process design. No direct reports.
5–9 yrs
4
IC Expert
Credentialing Consultant
Health system or payer consulting. $80–115K+.
9+ yrs
Epic / EHR Analysts
2 tracks
Management track
1
Entry
Epic Application Analyst
Supports modules post go-live. Module cert required.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Epic Team Lead / Supervisor
Leads analyst team for one or more modules.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Epic Manager of Operations
Multi-module ownership, staffing, go-live planning.
5–9 yrs
4
Leadership
Director of Epic Applications
EHR platform strategy, upgrades, vendor. CPHIMS + PMP.
9+ yrs
IC / Expert track
1
Entry
Epic Application Analyst
Same start — path diverges at mid-level.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Epic Systems Analyst
Builds, tests, optimizes workflows. Specialty cert.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Lead Epic Analyst / Application Lead
Architects solutions, mentors peers. No direct reports.
5–9 yrs
4
IC Expert
Epic Principal Consultant
Implementation consulting. $110–160K+. Highly portable.
9+ yrs
Health IT & Systems
2 tracks
Management track
1
Entry
Data Analyst / IT Support Analyst
Reports, system troubleshooting, data support.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
IT Team Lead / Informatics Supervisor
Leads small analyst or support team.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Manager — Data Science / IT Operations
Owns team delivery, data governance, platform.
5–9 yrs
4
Leadership
CIO / CMIO / VP of Informatics
Enterprise technology vision. FHIMSS + MBA.
9+ yrs
IC / Expert track
1
Entry
Data Analyst / IT Support Analyst
Same start — path diverges at mid-level.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Healthcare Data Analyst / Informatics Analyst
Dashboards, population health, CPHIMS a plus.
2–5 yrs
3
Senior
Data Quality Lead / Principal Engineer
Owns data governance or integration architecture.
5–9 yrs
4
IC Expert
Staff Data Scientist / Principal Architect
Deep technical ownership. No reports. $110–175K+.
9+ yrs
Project & Program Management
2 tracks
Management track
1
Entry
Project Coordinator / OCM Analyst
Supports timelines, stakeholder comms, change mgmt.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Project Manager
Owns workstreams, scope, budget. PMP a differentiator.
2–6 yrs
3
Senior
Program Manager
Multi-project oversight; cross-functional leadership.
6–10 yrs
4
Leadership
Director of Product Management / VP Operations
Enterprise transformation roadmap.
10+ yrs
IC / Expert track
1
Entry
Project Coordinator / OCM Analyst
Same start — path diverges at mid-level.
0–2 yrs
2
Mid-Level
Technical Project Manager
Deep system or RC domain focus. PMP + domain cert.
2–6 yrs
3
Senior
Principal PM / Technical Infrastructure Lead
Complex multi-system programs. No direct reports.
6–10 yrs
4
IC Expert
Independent Healthcare IT Consultant
Contract PM or change management. $100–155K+.
10+ yrs
Official links to every certification, program directory, and credential resource on this map. Each organization below maintains its own exam application, study materials, and credential verification system. Clicking through supports your research — and lets these organizations know that Blossom Careers is sending their way.
Professional Organizations & Certifications
AHIMA
American Health Information Management Association
The gold standard for HIM professionals. Offers credentials in coding, data analytics, privacy, and health information administration.
RHITRHIACCSCCS-PCDIPCHDACHPS
ahima.org — Credentials & Certification
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AAPC
American Academy of Professional Coders
The largest medical coding association. Credentials span outpatient coding, auditing, practice management, and specialty-specific coding.
CPCCOCCRCCPMACPCOCPPMCIC
aapc.com — Browse All Credentials
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NAHRI
National Association of Healthcare Revenue Integrity
The leading organization for revenue integrity professionals. Home of the CHRI credential covering CDM, charge capture, and compliance.
CHRI
nahri.org — CHRI Certification
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HFMA
Healthcare Financial Management Association
Premier association for healthcare finance professionals. Credentials in revenue cycle, managed care, and financial management.
CRCRCSBICHFPFHFMA
hfma.org — Certification Programs
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HIMSS
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
The global authority on health information and technology. Credentials span informatics, digital health leadership, and health IT management.
CPHIMSCPDHTSFHIMSS
himss.org — Credentialing
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(ISC)²
(ISC)² — Healthcare Information Security
The global leader in cybersecurity certifications. The HCISPP is the only credential combining healthcare industry knowledge with information security and privacy — ideal for HIM and Health IT professionals moving into security roles.
HCISPPCISSPCCSP
isc2.org — HCISPP Certification
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AAPC
AAPC — Risk Adjustment & HCC Coding
Specialty credential for coders working in Medicare Advantage, ACO, and value-based care environments.
CRC
aapc.com — CRC Credential
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NCRA
National Cancer Registrars Association
The professional home for oncology registry professionals. Home of the CTR (Certified Tumor Registrar) credential.
CTRODS-C
ncra-usa.org — CTR Certification
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AHIMA
AHIMA — CDI Credentials
Dedicated credentials for Clinical Documentation Improvement professionals in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
CDIPCCDS
ahima.org — CDIP Credential
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PMMI
Project Management Institute
The PMP is highly valued for Health IT, Epic implementation, and revenue cycle transformation project managers.
PMPCAPMPMI-ACP
pmi.org — PMP Certification
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HCCA
Health Care Compliance Association
Credentials for healthcare compliance professionals covering coding compliance, privacy, and research compliance.
CHCCHPCCHRCCCEP
hcca-info.org — Certification
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CAHIIM-Accredited Programs
CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education) accredits associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs in HIM and Health Informatics. These programs are the recognized pathway to the RHIT and RHIA credentials. Many professionals struggle to find accredited programs — use the official directory below.
CAHIIM
CAHIIM Program Directory — All Accredited Programs
The official searchable directory of all CAHIIM-accredited programs in Health Information Management and Health Informatics. Search by state, degree level, and delivery format (online vs. in-person).
RHIT-pathwayRHIA-pathway
cahiim.org — Find Accredited Programs
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CAHIIM
Associate Degree Programs (RHIT Pathway)
Two-year accredited programs in Health Information Technology. Graduates are eligible to sit for the RHIT exam. Many are fully online.
AASRHIT-eligible
cahiim.org — Associate Programs
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CAHIIM
Bachelor's Degree Programs (RHIA Pathway)
Four-year accredited programs in Health Information Management or Health Informatics. Required for RHIA eligibility. Many offer online or hybrid options.
BSRHIA-eligible
cahiim.org — Bachelor's Programs
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CAHIIM
Graduate & Master's Programs
Master's level programs in Health Informatics, Health Information Management, and Clinical Informatics. Ideal for professionals targeting CMIO, Director, or research-oriented roles.
MHIMSMBA-HIM
cahiim.org — Graduate Programs
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CAHIIM
About CAHIIM Accreditation
Learn what CAHIIM accreditation means, why it matters for credential eligibility, and how to verify a program's accreditation status before enrolling.
cahiim.org — About Accreditation
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Additional Credential & Exam Resources
AHIMA
AHIMA Exam Prep & Study Resources
Official AHIMA study guides, practice exams, and preparation tools for RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CDIP, and CHDA exams.
ahima.org — Exam Prep
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AAPC
AAPC Exam Preparation & Study Guides
Official AAPC preparation materials for CPC, COC, CRC, CPMA, and all specialty credentials. Includes practice exams and online courses.
aapc.com — Exam Prep
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HFMA
HFMA CRCR Study Resources
The CRCR (Certified Revenue Cycle Representative) is one of the most accessible entry-level credentials in healthcare finance. Study materials available through HFMA.
CRCR
hfma.org — CRCR Program
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NAHRI
NAHRI CHRI Exam Handbook & Study Guide
Official CHRI exam outline, candidate handbook, and study guide for the Certification in Healthcare Revenue Integrity exam.
CHRI
nahri.org — CHRI Handbook
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