JCCC Healthcare Information Systems Program

🎉 👏 Congratulations to Laura Ramirez, 2024 JCCC Healthcare Information Systems Program Graduate! Currently employed as a EHR Analyst with ReDiscover, Laura's strong academics and experience as a Health Information Management intern at Saint Luke's Health System have added to her health IT skill set. With her Epic EHR expertise, Laura's internship project involved data cleansing of Saint Luke's Health System's Solarity database for appropriate document types.  Tremendously organized, Laura always makes the extra effort with every assignment/project resulting in excellent work. In addition to her strong technical skills, Laura is an impressive, eloquent writer. Congratulate and connect with Laura! https://lnkd.in/e-AgSKa8

✨ 🎓 🌟Congratulations Ithzel Perez, a December 2023 JCCC Healthcare Information Systems Program Graduate❗ Ithzel, a technology expert and health IT enthusiast, began her pursuit of her health IT career as a Cerner Scholar in high school. Along with strong academics at Johnson County Community College, Ithzel completed an internship in Health Information Technology at The University of Kansas Health System. She presented her internship project on Acquisition Data findings to the UKHS IT executives. Additionally, Ithzel is proficient in healthcare terminology in both English and Spanish. JCCC Department Chair and Associate Professor, Lori Brooks CPHIMS,SHIMSS commented: "Ithzel is a conscientious and hardworking individual. Her determination to succeed at a high level led her to excel during her time at JCCC and will serve her well throughout her health IT career." Ithzel is pursuing an entry level position in health IT while she continues her health IT education. Congratulate and connect with Ithzel❗ ✨🌟https://lnkd.in/gC8dnuv8 The picture includes Ithzel, Matt S., Ithzel's internship supervisor and Systems Director of IT Operations and Support, The University of Kansas Health System and Sean Roberts Vice President of IT, Technology, The University of Kansas Health System.

More great career options this week! Be sure to check out both organization's websites for more opportunities. Our friends at Heartland Community Health Center – Lawrence, KS have a entry level Health Information Management Specialist I position available. Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/g_rJAHbG More experienced? Check out this System Administrator I opportunity at The University of Kansas Health System. Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/gHNtnCtF Be sure to check out all KC area health IT companies and KC area health systems' career opportunities. #JCCCHCIS #UKHS #HeartlandHealth

🎓 🎉 Cheers for Purity N.! 2024 JCCC Healthcare Information Systems Program Graduate and Dean's List Recipient!     Purity N. is also a graduate student in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at Western Governors University. "My interests in Health IT stem from my immersive experiences within the Health Care Information Systems (HCIS) program at JCCC. This educational journey ignited a passion for leveraging technology to optimize patient care and safeguard health information. I am currently focused on bridging the gap between Health IT and organizational security measures. My objective is to drive innovation, fortify the security infrastructure of healthcare systems, and contribute to the dynamic intersection of healthcare, information technology, and data security." stated Purity.    Purity is employed at IQVIA as a Clinical Trials Associate. Purity completed an internship at Atchison Community Health Clinic, Inc. where she helped the clinic upgrade to the current version of their EHR system. Specifically, Purity updated the user-based security settings within the EHR system and assigned role-based security settings. Through this hands-on work, Purity improved her project management, communication, and technical proficiency skills. Purity recounted: "My internship better prepares me for future roles in health informatics." Congratulate and connect with Purity! https://lnkd.in/gbdtDNeJ  🎓

If you missed out on the excellent Greater Kansas City HIMSS Chapter's April virtual education events, they have you covered! Recordings of the virtual have been posted to their website: https://lnkd.in/ghAGVCdD And check out recent posts for their upcoming events!

Here are a couple of the many entry level positions available in the greater KC area. Explore all the positions available at both organizations. Datavant has a Health Information Specialist I onsite in Olathe, KS. https://lnkd.in/gxd46qUQ Oracle has an entry level position available as a Solution Analyst. https://lnkd.in/g3Qzkzbv Be sure to check out all KC area health IT companies and KC area health systems' career opportunities. #JCCCHCIS #Datavant #Oracle

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Join the HIMSS webinar: Securing Healthcare Data: F5 and Epic's Collaboration on Thursday, May 30, 2024 11:00 AM CT    The webinar will discuss protecting healthcare data and Epic applications and addressing the urgent need for strengthened defenses against rising cyber threats. Recent 2023 data shows a significant increase in healthcare data breaches, highlighting the critical importance of safeguarding protected health information (PHI). In March 2024, breaches surged by 50% compared to February, marking the highest rate since September 2020. These breaches result in substantial financial losses and jeopardize patient privacy and trust. In this webinar, we'll spotlight the collaboration between F5 and Epic, offering real-world insights into mitigating risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Learn how our joint efforts enhance healthcare data security and protect PHI. Learning Objectives During this session, subject-matter experts will discuss: -Understanding the escalating threat landscape facing healthcare organizations today and tomorrow. -Recognizing the financial impact of breaches and the importance of PHI protection. -Discovering practical strategies for mitigating risks and achieving regulatory compliance. -Learning how F5 and Epic's collaboration strengthens healthcare data security. Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/gM84FiTU

❗Join the Greater Kansas City HIMSS Chapter on May 23rd, at 1-2pm CT for this must-attend virtual session: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Enterprise Imaging ❗ Learn how AI is reshaping imaging through data neutrality, clinical workflow integration, performance scaling, and cybersecurity implications. With over 520 market-cleared AI medical algorithms available—nearly 400 for radiology alone—this session is crucial for healthcare IT professionals and imaging specialists aiming to stay at the forefront of medical technology advancements. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eWSVYHCJ Presented by Tim Dawson, CTO of Canon Medical Healthcare. #JCCCHCIS #GKCHIMSS