OrHIMA Call for Nominations

The Oregon Health Information Management Association (OrHIMA) Nominating Committee wants you to suggest fellow members and/or yourself as possible candidates for the OrHIMA Executive Board positions for the next fiscal year July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013.

ALL NOMINEES MUST BE ACTIVE ORHIMA MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING.

Nominations are open for the following positions:

• President-Elect (3 year commitment)
• Secretary (1 year term)
• Treasurer (2 year term)
• Director - Communications (2 year term)
• Director - Education (2 year term)

  President--Elect

  This is a one year position that assumes the President position in year two and Past President in year three. As Past President you will chair the finance committee and serve as head delegate to AHIMA. During all three years you will be a delegate to the AHIMA House of Delegates.

  Secretary

  This is a one-year term and the primary responsibilities are to take minutes at the board meetings and the annual meeting at the OrHIMA conference. This is a great place to start if you want to get more familiar with board activities and decide what position is a good fit for you.

  Treasurer

  This is a two-year term and involves maintaining the association books using Quick Books and preparing financial reports months for the board meetings.

  Communications Director

  This is a two-year term and is responsible for producing ePursuit, overseeing the website and distributing emails to the OrHIMA membership. During the second year in this position, you will be a delegate to the AHIMA House of Delegates.

  Education Director

  This is a two-year term and is responsible for the Annual Convention, the Fall Institute, the ICD-10 initiative, educational webinars, and other educational activities. During the second year in this position, you will be a delegate to the AHIMA House of Delegates.