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Jennifer Johnson, RHIA, CCS is a Health Information Management educator serving as an instructor for the Health Information Management Technology (HIMT) program at the University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College. She also currently coordinates the Professional Medical Coding program. With more than 30 years of research and academic experience, Jennifer enjoys teaching and supporting students to help them reach their full potential.

Jennifer earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Harding University in 1996 and her associate’s degree in Health Information Management from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2018. She is a credentialed Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) and a Coding Certified Specialist (CCS), both through AHIMA. She is also an active member of the professional state component association, ArHIMA, currently serving as a member of the House of Delegates where she advocates for education and professional advancement.

Jennifer is passionate about preparing students for successful careers in health information management and medical coding by fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, attention to detail, and lifelong learning. She is committed to helping students develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to meet industry standards and succeed in a constantly evolving healthcare environment. Through her teaching, program coordination, and professional involvement, Jennifer strives to strengthen the HIM profession and support the next generation of health information professionals.