6 Essential Skills For IT Professionals

Now more than ever clinics, physicians’ groups and hospitals require specialized IT skills to meet the unique demands in healthcare. Facing the pressure of legal expectations as well as the stiff competition for patient services, the healthcare industry is looking for experienced partners who can support their unique demands.

Healthcare IT News quotes Guillermo Moreno (Vice President for Experis Healthcare), “With the continuation of the build of the information technology movement in healthcare, we are seeing some sizable fractures in the healthcare space around human capital and human talent” (See Healthcare IT News). Moreno lists six essential skills that IT professionals need to meet the growing industry demands.

1. ICD-10/5010 expertise. Organizations are looking to professionals with experience in migrating to ICD-10. IT professionals who can bring ICD-10 expertise to project management, program management and coding are in high demand.
2. EMR and EHR implementation. The increased adoption of electronic health records has left an availability gap of professionals who can meet the current demands. The industry is looking for IT professionals who bring the skill sets to meet this need.
3. Applications know-how. There is a growing need for professionals who understand the applications and can steer development solutions in both the payer and provider space.
4. Security and compliance skills. Now more than ever, information moves between multiple applications and environments. An integrated security management solution is essential. Facilities need experts who can manage and oversee a comprehensive security solutions.
5. Data management talents. Working hand-in-hand with security, data management comes to the forefront of essential IT skills. Facilities need IT professionals who can implement governance structures that incorporate protection and continuity with the various access demands as well as flexibility for future developments.
6. BI and analytics abilities. Increased information collection and management gives healthcare essential data that can improve quality, patient service and even processes. Bringing an understanding of analytics in the the world of healthcare (and its compliance requirements) opens the door for information analysis experts who can help facilities improve their business and their service.

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