Hobbies/Sports:
Baseball; Gardening; Animals
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Health Information, Indiana University
Affiliations Awards:
Advisory Board, Rasmussen College; Illinois Health Information Management Association; American Health Information Management Association
Industry:
Health Information Technology
Charity:
Various Adult Day Care Programs; Meals on Wheels; American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Number Of Years In Profession:
35
Number Of Years In Current Position:
11
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her drive, attention to detail, hard work, organization skills and passion for her work.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after realizing there were more opportunities for her skills in the health care industry.
Extended Bio Profile:
During Ms. Reher’s professional career, she has been fortunate to have held positions in quality management and cancer registry. She has worked for the oldest registry in the state of Illinois and has worked in an Illinois state psychiatric facility for the last 19 years. The Elgin Mental Health Center, formerly Elgin State Hospital, is a mental health facility operated by the State of Illinois in Elgin, Ill. Ms. Reher enjoys crafts, and produces items such as blankets and knitted goods that she sells; she donates the proceeds to local charities.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing all health information for the facility; Managing a staff of three; Serving as Co-HIPPA manager; Overseeing four departments and part of the cemetery located on the campus; Helping families locate graves and with their genealogy needs
Awards/Honors:
Appreciation Award (2008)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Reher hopes to continue running her offices to the best of her capabilities and mentoring students in the field.