How To Start A Career In Healthcare Informatics

You can get a job in healthcare informatics as a PT, OT, SLP or PTA/COTA! In this interview we dive into:
1. Salary
2. What is healthcare informatics
3. What kinds of jobs you can get
4. Why Patti chose this route
5. Schooling and types of degrees
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[@d7om1bigdeal]

The guest is so inspiring, I loved how she's passionate about helping other Healthcare burned out employees 😓.. May god bless both of you for this good content!

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

So glad you found it helpful, thank you for the kind words ❤️

[@Promiseland2024]

I have to say...this is the best video on HEALTH IT i have gone thru lots of videos trying to gain knowledge on this career field and none can compare. Great job! Thanks ....it definitely sounds like a career for me. I have been in nursing since 2008. And im ready to move on to something that improves the challenges i see in my field.

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Aww thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it and I'm so glad it was helpful! 😀

[@otrpatti]

❤oh my goodness I'm so happy that this video inspired you!!!🎉❤Wishing you all the best on your endeavors!

[@texas-red538]

Thank u. I’m a massage therapist-radiology tech with 12 years exp. in sports!!! with a huge IT background! Looking to go back to college!! This is perfect! 😁

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Happy to help!

[@jasmineviolet]

I'm a PTA and you described exactly how I feel! I too started to go back to school to find something else, not because I didn't love it but burn out and other things you talked about, thanks you for the insight!

[@otrpatti]

My pleasure.

[@idalbertodl]

Im Also a PTA in miami and the traffic is burning me out, i have strong PC skills i would love to do remote work this really interest me, thank you!!

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

So glad you enjoyed the interview!

[@leslienelis301]

I really appreciate your channel, 😊 thank you so much.

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Aww thank you so much, I sincerely appreciate your kind words!!

[@maryannekelley6558]

Thanks so much for this wonderful interview!

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@otrpatti]

You are very welcome Maryanne!

[@Chem54]

Am a foreign dentist, was just looking different options and ended up watching what i was looking from a long time.

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Thanks 😊

[@sevenotwovegas7269]

😊 thank you two. This video was great and inspirational!

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Thank you so much!

[@willowbe4747]

I have a Master's in Healthcare Informatics and feel ill-equipped to do any of the jobs that were listed. Having achieved this in 2005, I do feel the course load was not geared towards Informatics, of course you don't know what you don't know. I train EMRs and am certified in Cerner. However, I imagined healthcare Informatics to be coding/programming or highly technical. I feel that most employers that hire a healthcare Informatist expect a computer genius. Listening to this video helps me to understand that perhaps I'm working within my field. I like the speaker am more people centered and process improvement and am not a numbers person. Currently, I am a contractor and need to find fulltime employment. This video has encouraged me.

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

So happy to have helped!

[@willowbe4747]

@@AlternativeHealthcareCareers have you offered anything on EHR consultants?

[@billzreviews9973]

This video is so helpful, I know what to do now, thank you.

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Happy to help!

[@4EVABLESSED7]

I am so glad that I stumbled upon this video. I am currently an LPN and I want to get into the health informatics field. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@smn2275]

Same!

[@otrpatti]

You're welcome Jessica

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Aww thank you so much, I'm so glad it was helpful!!

[@kathyvee4123]

@@otrpatti thanks alot currently a diploma nurse and I needed someone different, but I had tots on how to go about it

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Great video thanks for sharing!

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Thanks for watching!

[@afolabihalimatoluwakemi5871]

Watching this one year later!!!! Thank you so much! I am a final year Physiology student and I am considering getting my masters in Health informatics

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

So happy to have helped ☺️

[@otrpatti]

So happy 🎉for you. All my best !!

[@noor8238]

Wow she was talking to me directly every feeling she described I resonate with so deeply 😭 this is giving me so much hope

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Thank you so much, so glad it helped!

[@Angiie129]

This video was really helpful for me. I’m applying to attend USF once I graduate with my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Hi Angel, thank you so much for the kind words! Best of luck to you and thank you for watching our videos, please let us know if you need any more help :)

[@otrpatti]

Congratulations Angel!

[@karens5963]

@@otrpatti I have a question, Did you go for masters in healthcare informatics program or Graduate certificate in Healthcare informatics program . You are really amazing ! This vedio was extremely helpful!

[@otrpatti]

@@karens5963 I obtained my cert after 4 classes but continued onward to obtain my Masters. Thank you for the compliment Karen! I'm glad the video was helpful and that you appreciate my perspective to help you. : )

[@sivaprakash7319]

Going in for masters in Healthcare informatics this year your video answered a lots of questions for me and also bossted my confidence Thank you

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Best of luck! You got this!

[@queenieabate7793]

Me too. Aug23 is the first day

[@sivaprakash7319]

@@queenieabate7793 👍👍👍

[@otrpatti]

Congratulations! You got this!

[@sivaprakash7319]

@@queenieabate7793 which university you are starting?? Can we connect in linkedin??

[@stephanieh2863]

I’m a certified medical coder wanting to transition into another area. I have a Business degree and 18 years healthcare experience with 5 in Billing and 13 in Coding. I’m burn out from production work but not sure where to go. I feel like I’ve watched so many of these type videos but I’m overwhelmed. I’m thinking about a data analyst type role or something to do with analyzing the processes/ work flow. Help!

[@otrpatti]

I would look into some schools and see what they offer to help you in your search. Good luck in your journey.

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

I would look into the usf program

[@gracefatade9145]

Thank you for this video and your insight. I work in clinical research now. I’m think about going to do my masters in health informatics. Do you think a SACSCOC accredited masters program that doesn’t have HIMSS AEP is worth attending?

[@otrpatti]

I would say it's a personal choice Grace. My school offered it so it was included in my tuition. I really liked having it because of what it offers but you can always pay for it out of pocket too if your school doesn't offer it.

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Thanks!

[@mariekengne705]

Nice video! I am a nurse but don’t have strong computer skills. What can I do to feel confortable in this field?

[@otrpatti]

There are a variety of courses you can take online ie LinkedIn Learning to get more comfortable. Feel free to speak w an advisor at a school to help ease your mind as well.

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

You can learn on KZbin and totally do this!

[@melissajackson1007]

I am a diagnostic x-ray tech, would this be a good field to study? We utilize PACS systems and I am wondering if having this degree would be beneficial for medical imaging informatics.

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Hi! I think it would be beneficial!

[@nikkyblanch8914]

thanks for this very helpful video, i currently have a masters in HIM and informatics but cant seem to find a job yet, i was wondering if there is a certification for informatics. TIA

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Hi! Yes there is, a great one is through USF :-)

[@otrpatti]

There was a cert prior to obtaining my Masters to USF. There are various certifications to create the life you desire.

[@user-hf1bx2rv6j]

@@AlternativeHealthcareCareers USF?

[@richamadra]

Very inspiring

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

aww thank you so much!!

[@otrpatti]

Thank you Richa.

[@barrymiles540]

Gooo Patti! Awesome

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Thank you!!

[@otrpatti]

Thank you Barry.

[@denell4556]

I am in the health informatics program. This video gave me an insight into the areas I want to go in health informatics

[@otrpatti]

Glad I could help 😁

[@lagirlrunner]

If you dont mind, could you let me know what school do you go to?

[@denell4556]

@@lagirlrunner: Hofstra University

[@lagirlrunner]

@@denell4556 thank you

[@otrpatti]

@@lagirlrunner University of South Florida

[@QueenOfTheDamned]

I'm interested in Health Informatics but I don't have any clinical experience. I'm worried that if I get this degree that I won't be able to get a job. I've been told that nurses, physicians, pharmacists etc are more favored in the health informatics field. I was also considering an MPH but like you said a lot of people have an MPH.

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Great question, yes I do agree that I think RN is more preferred but more and more therapists and assistants are standing out in this field. All I can say is that any therapist we've known to get this degree has gotten a job very quickly - but that is a combination of their hard work as well as the degree :)

[@otrpatti]

There are people from different fields in this field with different opportunities out there....don't give up.

[@otrpatti]

@@AlternativeHealthcareCareers absolutley! Great answer.

[@ninaangela7876]

I'm currently a PTA thinking about going into health informatics however I'm not completely sure where to start. What certifications would you suggest and where could I find them? I found this video to be the most helpful.

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Thank you! I would reach out to USF and they can hear your situation and best advise, as they have a masters and a smaller certification

[@carlostellez891]

Thanks for the vid. Can you live in Europe and work for an American company as a health informaticist? I'm American but want to live in Europe. I guess what I want to know is if there are American companies willing to hire health informaticists that work as nomads..

[@otrpatti]

I'm guessing it depends on the company.

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

It depends on the company you work for

[@neethuthomas1291]

Hiiii .. i wanted to know how difficult is health informatics to study as am dentist and i dont have much idea with computerss …it will be really a great help if anyone could guide me and give a good advicee..thanking you in advance

[@otrpatti]

If your a dentist ..you got this! Informatics utilizes technology and people. I would recommend doing a bit more research to see what you enjoy to find your niche in the field.

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Yes 100%, you got this , take the leapA

[@breannajones1561]

I’m a Rehab Tech who’s struggled to get my prerequisites for OT done while balancing two full time jobs. I want to know would you recommend baiting both degrees at the same time?

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Sounds like you are doing a lot, so just do what you can and maybe get just the certificate to start

[@breannajones1561]

@@AlternativeHealthcareCareers thank you so much for replying! I’ve alway her this interview almost everyday since my interview for the Master Program last Friday. Im patiently waiting to hear back but I am very excited to see where this career path takes me. I’ll keep you posted. Also are there any entry level positions that may be helpful to start with?

[@breannajones1561]

Update! I got accepted into Mercer University School of Medicine for Healthcare Informatics!

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

@@breannajones1561 that is awesome! Congrats!

[@larissaaboh1679]

Can you tell me which nurse can get into this .What the critiria

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Any type of nurse or medical professional can 😀

[@ChrxmeKev]

Finishing up a health science degree, but I’m interested in working in health data analytics, what would you suggest?

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Hi, I would try to intern in informatics to make sure you like it and also perhaps they then hire you and reimburse you to get your masters, that is what I would try to fo if I were in your shoes 😉

[@otrpatti]

USF has 2 roads that's you can choose from ...I would check on the school.

[@mamta9368]

Hello! I am really really really interested in this field. But I am told that the future scope of the field does not look good and job availability is going to decline rapidly as a degree isn't even necessary. I am an international dental student. Do you think it's true?

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

No way, its a super growing field A

[@otrpatti]

There are various areas within the field..alot to choose from in regards to careers.

[@priscaceres7663]

Would this be perfect for a nurse trying to transfer into this career?

[@otrpatti]

yes absolutely

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Yes 100%!

[@johnwarrior4427]

Is it easy for people coming from non technical background to study health informatics?

[@otrpatti]

I didn't come from a technical background either ...there were times I had to look on Linkedin learning to get more of an understanding but I graduated.

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Oh yes 100%!

[@Ellena725]

Are there any certified medical assistants in the health are informatics field?

[@otrpatti]

There are several different backgrounds when I was in the program at USF.

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

I would reach out to usf to see if its a good fit :-)

[@siddharthbagale]

I have completed my masters in microbiology and doing job in production department. But I want to switch my career to IT sector. I wanted to learn about data related work. And then I come across "Healthcare Informatics". Should I proceed with It?. What to learn to get this job post?, Which skills are required, As I would like to do data handling work. Will it be worth?, What is average salary? Waiting for your prompt response

[@fredro833]

What did you decide?

[@otrpatti]

sorry for the delay I am not on here much so I apologize. I would contact an advisor to answer some of your more specific questions related to your needs. There is also another post on the alternative healthcare site with an interview w a Professor from USF that may answer some more of your questions Siddharth.

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

I would reach out to patti or the usf team :-)

[@krestedkay]

How much did it cost? Am an IMG looking to go into informatics

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Hi, it varies by the program- I would suggest spealing with the USF dept for most upto date educational costs

[@starladyable]

Thank you patti. Does patti have a youtube channel?

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Hi, she doesnt, but please let us know your questions and we'd be glad to have patti back on :)

[@otrpatti]

So sweet. Thank you. I don't have a KZbin channel. What are your interests?

[@sashabny7]

I have a bachelors degree in Health Sciences. Would I be able to transition into this field of Healthcare Informatics?

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Hi! Usually you have to get a certificate too which doesnt take long, but you can definitely do this with a bachelors bachelors in health science 😉

[@otrpatti]

Absolutely. Call the schools you're interested in and see what the requirements are.

[@dentalcarebangla]

Interested

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Check out usf :-)

[@bharatvedas4518]

What sort of job can i get after Doing B tech cse in health informatic

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Any job really, work in tech roles, hospitals, schools , lots of opportunities and its just about what you are interested in :-)

[@sashabny7]

If you’re not that great technologically, would informatics be a good career to go into?

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Hi! Its not that much technology, maybe just excel and you can learn that over time or watch some youtube and practice, so I wouldn't count this career out

[@otrpatti]

I would look online and see what is out there regarding what you would like.

[@christianaxopher6775]

I earned a degree in Health Informatics in 2019 but I have not been able to get a job, what do you think I should do?

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

I would reach out to the USF school and see if they have any connections and also make sure to reamp resume and cover letter and network on linkedin :-)

[@beingsakib]

What's your Background? And did you get a job?

[@otrpatti]

I would look online to see what the need is out there and just by doing that you can see if there may be a certification you can obtain to freshen your resume to fit the position you desire.

[@eileenthach7775]

I'm an occupational therapist and I haven't been in school for almost 10 years. I'm looking at clinical informatics programs but the requirements ask for 3 letters of recommendation. Do you have ideas who I can ask? I don't know anyone in this field.

[@otrpatti]

I went back after 20 years. You can ask your employer, a colleague, a coach, anyone you volunteer with or a religious /community leader for some ideas. Hope that helps!

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Typically former boss or coworker

[@karens5963]

Ms Patricia Did you do graduate certification or masters in healthcare informatics

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

She 1st did the certification but went on to do her masters

[@karens5963]

I have one more question for Ms Patricia . In USF university there are two concentrations, healthcare analytics concentration and general pathway ! I think Ms Patricia did choose the general pathways . I would like to attain general pathway too but I would like to make sure . Please kindly reply . Thank you so much

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

@@karens5963 hi, correct she did the general pathway, the other one is more for techies that want to coding and programming

[@karens5963]

@@AlternativeHealthcareCareers Thank you so much for the timely response!

[@otrpatti]

I stayed in the health informatics track and did not specialize in the Data analysis track as my passion was more hands on

[@OkikaHawaii]

Help design better systems than what EPIC offers.

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Yes 100%!

[@lagirlrunner]

Would someone without Nursing experience but with IT experience be able to apply?

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

Hi, yes 100%! This interview was done with a therapist so you 100% do not need to be an RN and especially as you have IT experience, I think you would stand out and do great!

[@otrpatti]

@@AlternativeHealthcareCareers agreed!

[@khandmishri4038]

I am pharmacist in india ,,,,am i eligible to do this health informatics course in uk or Canada??

[@otrpatti]

I'm not sure about UK or Canada. I would contact the school to ask.

[@khandmishri4038]

@@otrpatti thnxxx

[@AlternativeHealthcareCareers]

I would contact usf to see

[@johnwarrior4427]

Which institute is good to study health informatics?

[@otrpatti]

I'm impartial to USF- I graduated from there and have landed some quite successful opportunities to work with the best after graduation.

[@johnwarrior4427]

@@otrpatti did you learn sql?

[@johnwarrior4427]

@@otrpatti can you suggest any other institutions?

[@otrpatti]

@@johnwarrior4427 I recommend Googling that John that way you can do the research on what classes suit your needs. I chose USF for what I wanted in my education.

[@johnwarrior4427]

I don't have have much idea about what want , i want to become health care analyst , which institute is good?