Mentee in the THIMA Mentor Program

Qualifications (meets one of the following)

• Currently enrolled in HIT or HIM program.
• Interested in pursuing a career in the HIM profession.
• Currently working in the HIM profession and interested in obtaining an AHIMA credential.
• Currently working in the HIM profession and interested in expanding, broadening knowledge and expertise.

Mentee Responsibilities

• Make initial contact with mentor.
• Discuss setting up a one time face to face meeting, unless prohibited by time and distance.
• Establish mutually agreed upon method and frequency of communication
• Discuss the goals, objectives, and expectations with mentee.
• Promptly inform mentor if email, telephone number or contact information changes.
• Respond to communication from Mentor within 5 days, unless, different response time has been established.
• Inform mentor if you will be unavailable, ex. on vacation, out of the country, etc. and unable to respond within 5 days.
• Communicate with mentor at least monthly.
• Maintain positive, courtesy, and professional demeanor in all interactions.
• For face to face (includes virtual) meetings present yourself in a professional business casual manner.

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