FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 • KIDS & EDUCATION • THE QUEENS COURIER 49 PLAZA COLLEGEst. 1E916 Christina Woo H.I.T. Graduate 2013 •ASSOCIATE & BACHELOR DEGREES • TRANSFER STUDENTS WELCOME •SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES • MEDICAL & BUSINESS PROGRAMS •CAREER PLACEMENT SERVICES • FLEXIBLE CLASS SCHEDULES 74-09 37 AVENUE JACKSON HEIGHTS, QUEENS Open House Call For Info! 718-509-6539 Meet Christina Woo, a Hospitality Management graduate from a prestigious New York university. Despite obtaining a well-recognized, much-admired degree, Ms. Woo realized she needed real, tangible skills that would qualify her to begin a dream career in Health Information Technology. She knew that returning to the large university where she was just another student in the crowd just wouldn’t do it. “On a big campus, you can lose yourself and fall behind in your studies. This time, I wanted to try to attend a smaller college and compare my experiences.” Now, thanks to her degree from Plaza College, Ms. Woo is finally fulfilling her dreams of working in a valuable role within the healthcare industry. “I have applied everything I learned at Plaza College to my current position. The skills I acquired in billing and coding, medical terminology, virtual labs, and insurance reimbursement have helped me excel to no end. Plaza College prepared me, and I was able to jump into my position and not be afraid of anything.” In addition to thriving in her job, Ms. Woo will be returning to Plaza College in January 2014 to obtain her BBA in Patient Information Management. An integral part of the medical field: Every time a patient receives treatment, a record is created. These records are essential in ensuring appropriate and quality patient care as well as the financial health of hospitals, doctors’ offices, nursing homes and many other healthcare organizations. Health Information Technologists are the integral part of the “behind the scenes” medical team that combines health care, business, and information technology to manage the medical records process. • Health Information Technology is one of the nation’s most in-demand professions. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of Health Information Technologists is projected to grow 21% from 2010 to 2020 - that’s much faster than the average for all other occupations1! • The daily responsibilities of a Health Information Technologist include organizing and maintaining paper and electronic health records; ensuring the quality, accuracy, and confidentiality of vital medical documentation; and utilizing various classification systems to code health records for reimbursement processes. • Professionals in this field are prepared to work anywhere health information is collected. This includes, but is not limited to, hospitals, physician practices, nursing homes, pharmaceutical companies, government and research agencies, and legal firms. 1) http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm For more information on our programs, please visit plazacollege.edu/disclosures THE NEW YOU IS WAITING. PlazaCollege.edu/info Fulfilling dreams, one degree at a time.
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