Just need some help or suggestions on where to look?!? Currently completing my practicode and it’s a little overwhelming trying to see what’s available to start applying? Any tips would be very much appreciated!!!
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Wiki CPC-A finding a job?! Suggestions on where to start?!
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I am also doing Practicode, and applying for coding jobs is a joke. Everybody wants experience.
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Does finishing practicode gives you CEUs?
Finding the same on my end! Some are also looking for more expirence and degree with HIM (health information technology). My new game plan is to join a shaker group and work from the inside out. Perhaps an externship (unfortunately unpaid) or a assistant job for entry level may be a good place to start to get in a door, make ourselves an awesome asset and then raise the stakes and rise to better opportunity once experience levels are reached.
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briannawing
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hey there. I would look into Medical Billing, Insurance Verification, Front Desk Jobs, anything in the field to get your foot in the door and some experience. Also don't expect to get remote or full time remote. When I started in the field 5 years ago I started in Initial Billing. It was during covid so I got very lucky that I get to be remote because we were forced to be. You have to just put in the work, and just be willing to learn and gain the experience and knowledge. Also networking can also help. Wishing you well on your search.
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Yes, getting in the field is tricky and a stay positive attitude is a must and very needed at this point. This field takes a unique kind of person. Could be the reason the entry-level to Medical Billing and Coding seems to be so difficult. I would look in areas of orthopedic which as one person mentioned start out at entry and work yourself up. Learning through working all areas while keeping your coding expertise fresh. The orthopedic field has lots of areas to get your foot in the door. These jobs will likely be around for sometime with the hip/ knee replacements, injuries from sports such as fractures, also the aging population with pain management. These types of jobs will probably have more entry level positions, on job training and room to learn coding in the real world. I got hired on my third interview with no experience and only my CPC in orthopedics. The old saying still is true, the resume and interview tells all. You have to sell yourself and be confident in what you know.
Yes, getting in the field is tricky and a stay positive attitude is a must and very needed at this point. This field takes a unique kind of person. Could be the reason the entry-level to Medical Billing and Coding seems to be so difficult. I would look in areas of orthopedic which as one person mentioned start out at entry and work yourself up. Learning through working all areas while keeping your coding expertise fresh. The orthopedic field has lots of areas to get your foot in the door. These jobs will likely be around for sometime with the hip/ knee replacements, injuries from sports such as fractures, also the aging population with pain management. These types of jobs will probably have more entry level positions, on job training and room to learn coding in the real world. I got hired on my third interview with no experience and only my CPC in orthopedics. The old saying still is true, the resume and interview tells all. You have to sell yourself and be confident in what you know.
Pam Warren
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This question has been asked a thousand times on this board. Use the Forum's search engine....many hiring managers and experienced coders have weighed in on this topic with a lot of really good advice.
You're probably better off not focusing entirely on a coding job---those almost always require experience. Look instead for a position in patient access, scheduling, pre-authorization, front desk representative, medical records, payment poster/billing, data entry, or frankly, anything where you might get your foot in the door. I've relayed this story before... of my very best ED coders started out working in dietary services, delivering meals to patients. She got her coding certification, applied for an opening I had and made a great career move.
Have someone look at your resume and see if you're presenting yourself in the best light. In the meantime, stay active in your local chapter in order to network and get your CEUs, read AAPC's The Magazine, and pay close attention to what's happening with your local Medicare MAC.
Finally, avoid bashing AAPC (or any other group) on social media. Hiring managers understand the frustration, but the first thing I do when I decide to interview someone is to look them up on social media sites (including this one). If you lack a positive attitude, I'm not interested in hiring you.
You're probably better off not focusing entirely on a coding job---those almost always require experience. Look instead for a position in patient access, scheduling, pre-authorization, front desk representative, medical records, payment poster/billing, data entry, or frankly, anything where you might get your foot in the door. I've relayed this story before... of my very best ED coders started out working in dietary services, delivering meals to patients. She got her coding certification, applied for an opening I had and made a great career move.
Have someone look at your resume and see if you're presenting yourself in the best light. In the meantime, stay active in your local chapter in order to network and get your CEUs, read AAPC's The Magazine, and pay close attention to what's happening with your local Medicare MAC.
Finally, avoid bashing AAPC (or any other group) on social media. Hiring managers understand the frustration, but the first thing I do when I decide to interview someone is to look them up on social media sites (including this one). If you lack a positive attitude, I'm not interested in hiring you.