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HIM Connections Newsletter Issue #5 January 2015

Message from Kayce Happy New Year!

As we reflect back on 2014, HIM professionals showed resilience and perseverance as we worked hard to recover from the ICD-10 delay. As we continue to push for no further delays, HIM professionals have used the additional time to be better prepared for the transition.

Henry Ford once said, “Life is a series of experiences, each one of which makes us bigger, even though sometimes it is hard to realize this. For the world was built to develop character, and we must learn that the setbacks and grieves which we endure help us in our marching onward.”

HIM professionals should march onward into 2015 with excitement. Changes to the healthcare industry continue to expand the roles of HIM professionals. Embracing these changes can open up new and exciting career opportunities.

Happy New Year from the HIM Connections team! We appreciate you staying connected with us, and wish you continued success in 2015.

Kindest Regards,

Kayce Dover, MSHI, RHIAPresident & CEO

YOUR CONNECTION TO…Better JOBS page 2 Better PEOPLE page 3

Better SERVICES page 4 Better RESULTS page 5

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February issue of Journal of AHIMA Career Minded Newsletter:Preparing for New Roles and Opportunities

March issue of ADVANCE for Health Information Professionals:Planning Coder Staffing Changes for ICD-10

April issue of ADVANCE for Health Information Professionals:The HIM Job Market

August issue of For the Record:Recruit, Retain, Rejoice

June AHIMA Clinical Coding Conference :Coder Staffing in a Post ICD-10 World: Keys to Preparing Your 2015 Budget

July AHIMA Faculty Development Institute:Bridging the Gap from New Graduate to Practicing HIM Professional

September AHIMA National Conference:1) Coder Staffing in a Post ICD-10 World: Keys to Preparing Your 2015 Budget2) Careers in Enterprise Information Management and Information Governance: Six Must Haves for the Road Ahead

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Give a warm welcome to our new recruiter! Join us in welcoming Monica Curry to the HIM Connections team! Monica joins us as a Staffing Specialist and will be recruiting HIM professionals nationwide. Monica completed her A.A.S degree in Health Information Technology from Wallace State Community College and looks forward to helping other HIM professionals find their next big career opportunity.

We had a busy 2014! Here’s a recap of where HIM Connections was featured:

Do you have a speaking opportunity? Kayce and Pat are available!

Send us an email if interested.

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FEATUREDJOBSCodingOutpatient Coder - ALCoder II - COProfessional Physician Services Coding Specialist - MACoding Director - TNRemote Inpatient Coder - NCLead Coder - ALRemote Inpatient Coder - TXCoding Supervisor - AL

HIM ManagementHIM Director - ALExecutive Director of HIM and Clinical Documentation - GAHIM Director - MTDirector of Health Information Management - TX

HIM ServicesBilling Supervisor - MD

OtherCDI Consultant - MOClinical Documentation Improvement Coordinator - OR

Sr. Level CodingCoding Training and Performance Manager - NYCoding Supervisor - CODirector of Coding & Compliance - MDCDI Specialist - CARegional Director of Coding - MACoding Manager-Health Information - FLSenior Manager of Inpatient Coding and CDI - TXRegional Outpatient Coding Manager - MAOutpatient Surgery Coding Specialist - MARemote Inpatient Coding Specialist - MACoding/CDI Manager - CTCoding Account Manager - MAOutpatient Compliance Auditor Manager - MASenior Coding Specialist - TNED Coding Specialist - MA

CLICK HERE FOR LIVE JOB LISTINGS!

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Your connection to... Better JOBS

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Tips for Breaking into the Health Information Management Industryfrom AHIMA HIM Body of Knowledge

Whether it is a first job or a career change, finding that first health information management (HIM) job following graduation is one of the biggest challenges that new graduates face. While some may find that breaking into the HIM industry takes time and persistence, it is a career choice that offers stability and many avenues for personal growth.

HIM professionals work in a variety of settings with many job titles. The possibilities for new graduates in this field continue to grow each year to include operational and administrative functions in HIM departments as well as roles in the health informa-tion technology and health informatics fields. CLICK HERE for where to start!

Keeping Current in the Electronic Era

from AHIMA HIM Body of Knowledge

All information gleaned from analyzing data—such as cost, quality, system design, etc.—is dependent upon the trustworthiness of the information. This is where Big Data, information governance, and HIM meet.

But there is a problem. There is a lack of a skilled workforce who possesses both the clinical and technical skills to leverage Big Data, including such competencies as data mining, computer science and engineering, managing electronic health records (EHRs), and system analysis and design. CLICK HERE for full article

Top 10 Resume Tips for 2015from the Great Resumes Fast Blog

As we head into 2015 you want resume tips that will have the greatest impact on your job search in the coming year. Here are the blog author’s top ten resume tips for 2015 to help you jump-start your job search in the New Year—and beyond.

CLICK HERE to refresh your resume!

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We can help you plan your spring vacationWe believe HIM Professionals like you are a valuable recruiting source and in the past have referred many of our best candidates. As a result, our Referral Reward Program has been revised to increase involvement in identifying qualified and talented HIM individuals for employment within our organization and the clients we serve by rewarding you better. To thank you, we want to reward you with the best referral program in our industry.

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Did the holidays bring cheer and stress?

Your connection to... Better PEOPLE

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7 Signs You are Too Smart for Your Jobfrom Health Data Management

If you’re bored at work, it can really be getting in your way and making it more difficult to be productive. When you have a lot to bring to a job, you want your muscles exercised. You want your brain to be busy. You want to solve hard problems yourself and with other smart people. Human Workplace, a coaching and consulting firm, has created this list of seven signs you might be too smart for your job. CLICK HERE to view

Be the best you can be by staying stress free! Here are five tips from our own Pat Lozito, COO. Click here to read article

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Your connection to... Better SERVICES

HIM ServicesDo you have open positions that need to be filled?

Are coding vacancies causing your unbilled to rise?

Do you need a trusted HIM partner?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, CLICK HERE to learn more about our client services!

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Top 7 Outsourcing Advantages from About Money

When done for the right reasons, outsourcing will actually help your company grow and save money. There are other advantages of outsourcing that go beyond money. Here are the top seven advantages of outsourcing...

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Make Social Recruiting a Time Saver with these Productivity Tools from Dice Employer Research Center

“Social recruiting can be to recruiting a lot like exercise is to health,” says Lars. “Do it right for 30 minutes a day and you can do everything else in your day a little more efficiently.” Break your social recruiting tasks into these five categories... CLICK HERE

Tips on Choosing a Staffing Firmfrom American Staffing Association

No matter what business you’re in, success is only possible if you have the right people in the right jobs. Here are some tips for choosing a staffing firm that fits your needs and can become a partner in your success... CLICK HERE for tips

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Our MissionTo help people exceed their goals by delivering superior services through best practices, thought leadership and providential relationships.

Core ValuesHonesty, Integrity, Respect, Excellence and Servant Leadership

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Social networking can help find ideal candidatesexcerpt from HCPro: Medical Records Briefing, November 2014 issue

Social media can benefit organizations in various ways if

used correctly. In addition to being a networking and re-

cruiting tool, social media is often a form of marketing and

requires a thoughtful strategy. Kayce Dover, president of

HIM Connections, LLC and Pat Lozito, chief operating officer

of HIM Connections, recommend that organizations ask the

following questions before encouraging workforce members

to use social media for professional reasons:

• Is social media right for your organization?

• Who is your target audience?

• What are your objectives in using social media?

• How will your presence on social media help you

accomplish your goals?

• Which social media platforms should you use (e.g., blogs,

LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube)?

• How will you track growth and measure success?

Seven Steps to Engage Passive Talent by Carmen Hudson of Recruiting Toolbox

Here are seven steps you need to take before reaching out to a candidate. Click here to read article

Using ‘Behavioral’ DNA to Hire the Right Candidateby Barry Chaiken, Health Data Management

Talent recruitment and retention is a growing challenge for healthcare organizations around the world because of lower overall

birthrate, leading to fewer potential workers, and Baby Boomers reaching retirement. Click here to read article

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A Foot in the Doorby Kayce Dover, MSHI, RHIA, and Chloe Phillips, MHA, RHIAJournal of AHIMA | January 2015

It’s a constant dilemma--new Health Information Management (HIM)

graduates struggle to find jobs because they lack experience, yet it’s difficult to get that coveted experience without having a job.

Read on to learn how supply and demand and the impact of ICD-10 is incorporating knowledgeable individuals into the workforce.

Click here to learn how to get a foot in the door