Friday 12 February 2016

Breaking into the Health IT Industry: The 2016 Unofficial Guide

I receive multiple calls and emails every year from people interested in HCIT employment.  People hear how there is such a huge need for healthcare IT professionals that  finding a position in this industry should be a piece of cake…. but there is definitely a catch-22 with this theory.

Healthcare providers and consulting firms look for people that have significant experience in the industry and many of these opportunities require certifications in specific EMR vendor solutions to boot.  With that in mind, even someone with a substantial IT background in another industry or a nurse with no informatics background can find it challenging to land one of these coveted positions. Over the years, I’ve read numerous publications claiming to provide the solution to this dilemma, but it is my impression that there is no fool-proof method to the current madness of getting a job in healthcare IT.

Below are some useful and helpful suggestions for breaking into the health IT industry. For the full article click here 



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