Rosemary Muita

What were some of the most defining aspects of your time at CUNY SPS? 

I was inducted to the National Society of Leadership and Success, which is an honor society empowering me to have a positive impact in the society. This was one of the best moments I had at CUNY SPS. 

The moment my advisor approved my courses for each semester. I got so excited knowing that I was a getting closer to my graduation. 

What is the best piece of advice, or most important thing you learned at CUNY SPS? 

If you are looking for quality education, then CUNY SPS is the right place for you.CUNY SPS contributed to instilling the knowledge and skills that I needed. They have exceptional educators; their guidance is like none other from the day you are admitted to the day you graduate and thereafter."

Who influenced you the most? Please feel free to include anyone from the CUNY SPS community including faculty, staff, or fellow classmates.

The HIM faculty influenced me a lot because they were always available when I needed assistance. I am very grateful to Dr. Memory Ndanga, Ellen Karl, Dr. Kathleen Kirk, and Theresa Fasolino. The capstone project experience has helped attribute to tremendous success in my career growth. An example is when I wrote the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam, and several questions were about skills I learned during the capstone project. I was also influenced by Dr. Charlanne Burke during my undergraduate studies and particularly the AFRS 101 course. Natanya Dewar tailored my resume making it top-notch, which is the reason I feel marketable in my profession.  My classmates were a great team especially when we posted Blackboard assignments and replied to each other. I learned a lot from them.

How has your CUNY SPS influenced your current job, and your career overall? 

I had no idea of what and HIM project scope entailed and the whole project lifecycle but, due to the project assignments that I worked on in class, I got confidence to successfully complete projects at work. CUNY taught me leadership skills that added to my intuition to complete the “puzzle.” The CUNY SPS HIM Program is CAHIIM accredited which is one of the requirements by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to take the RHIA exam. I am now a Registered Health Information Administrator. 

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? 

The most rewarding aspect of my job is being able to inform providers on medical codes, updates, and changes.  I also enjoy working with providers to ensure that we have a seamless interoperability.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

In 5 years, I see myself being an educator in HIM. Currently, I am a part time instructional assistant and I hope to progress to a full time HIM faculty member.   

OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

• What show/s are you currently watching? Emily in Paris

• What is your favorite meal? Mashed potatoes, chicken stew, cheese wontons, porridge, and steak.

• What is your favorite line in a movie?  “Your son is a smart lawyer. My son is an idiot. But he’s my idiot.” (Aldo Gucci in the movie: House of Gucci).

• Favorite or most recent book you read?  “How to write about Africa” by Binyavanga Wainaina

• Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, none, all?  All but my daily “hangouts” are LinkedIn and TikTok

• List 3 things you would bring to a deserted island.  My fully charged laptop, knitting needles and yarn, Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino