HIM 435 Analyzing Healthcare Data Week 1 – Assignment
Data Analysis Position
For this assignment, you will investigate the job titles and skills required
for a health data analyst. Prepare a four- to five-page paper in which you:
Identify job titles similar to health data analyst that
require a health information management or informatics degree.
Suggested search terms:
- Health care data analyst
- Health informatics
- Claims data analysis
- Identify two employment postings and compare and
contrast the following attributes of the selected positions: - Educational requirements (AA, BS, MS, etc.) and
indicate required or preferred. - Credential requirements (RHIA, RHIT, etc.) and
indicate required or preferred. - Experience
- Skills
- Job tasks
- Job setting (industry, provider, insurance, consulting,
etc.) - Salary range
- Analyze your strengths and weaknesses for this type of
position. - Develop an action plan for turning the weaknesses into
a strength.
Your paper:
Must be four to five double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
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Must include a title page with the
following:
o Title of paper
o Student’s name
o Course name and number
o Instructor’s name
o Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
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Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
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Must use at least five scholarly
sources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford University Library.
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Must include a separate reference
page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric
for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.