Our Vision, Mission, and Values

• Create and Promote a Network of Support for Oklahoma HIM Professionals.
• Cultivate a Professional Image by adhering to the Highest Ethical Standards and respecting the AHIMA Code of Ethics.
• Collaborate with other agencies, task forces & organizations for health information exchange, PHR and Patient Privacy.
• Offer education, leadership and direction to our members in their implementation of a patient-centered, secure, electronic health record.
• Nurture Leadership through Volunteerism

Profile of the Profession

• Career Opportunities in all locales
• In demand NOW and in the FUTURE
• Valued member of the Healthcare Team
• Instrumental in collection and management of healthcare data
• Involved in "Cutting Edge" information technologies
• Serves as a valuable resource on committees and to medical staff
• Assists in interpreation of data
• Attractive starting salaries and unlimited earning potential

Career Opportunities Acute Healthcare Institutions Long Term Care Rehabilitation Facilities Healthcare Review Agencies Education Health Data Processing Firms Quality Assurance/Improvement Accounting Firms Medical Research Consulting Firms Utilization Management Insurance industry (HMOs, Managed Care) Risk Management Physician Offices/Clinics Mental Health Information Systems HIPAA/Privacy Officer Compliance Officer

OkHIMA Service to Members

• Representation at the national level through delegates to AHIMA
• Maintenance of a list of Oklahoma Health Information Constituents
• Continuing Education Programs
• Annual OkHIMA meeting
• Spring and Fall Education Workshops
• Special Coding and Legal Seminars
• Regional Networking Meetings
• Publish quarterly newsletter to communicate state-of-the-art systems and professional, career opportunities
• Provide liaison with health-related organizations, government agencies and other healthcare disciplines
• Publish and update OkHIMA's Legal Manual Oklahoma Medical Records and the Law.

Membership By joining OkHIMA, you have a wealth of information and resources at your fingertips. Members must reside and/or work in the state of Oklahoma. Our membership categories are: Active Associate Student Honorary