Hello all,
My name is Anna and I live in Ohio in a city about 25 minutes east of Cleveland. I recently completed a Medical Coding program at my local community college, and have been actively seeking a career in the medical field since December when I left my job. Along with a coding certificate, I have received my Associate of Art degree, having made the dean's list multiple semesters during my time in college.
My job search has not been easy. It has been very difficult for me to even get interviews anywhere due to my lack of experience in healthcare. I have become so stressed and disheartened these past 6 months because I know I am a great person with a strong work ethic, and yet I have been turned down time and time again.
I even received an award at my previous job for my work performance, so I know my dedication and hard work did not go unnoticed... but it still is so hard for me to stay positive.
I will be taking my CPC exam in a little less than 2 weeks now (fingers crossed I pass the first time!), and I am hoping that having the certification will be the golden ticket to finding a job. For those of in the area who are seeking to hire an entry-level coder, please consider contacting me through here. I know being inexperienced may hinder my chances, but I promise I am a quick learner with a great personality.![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
And now I have a question to those of you that may have been in my shoes before: do you have any advice for me? Should I consider searching for positions that are not necessarily coding related, but can help me gain some sort of experience so I can work my way up? It seems nearly impossible to get a job without any experience in healthcare - especially a coding job. I appreciate any tips you all have. Thank you to those who took the time to read this lengthy post!![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
My name is Anna and I live in Ohio in a city about 25 minutes east of Cleveland. I recently completed a Medical Coding program at my local community college, and have been actively seeking a career in the medical field since December when I left my job. Along with a coding certificate, I have received my Associate of Art degree, having made the dean's list multiple semesters during my time in college.
My job search has not been easy. It has been very difficult for me to even get interviews anywhere due to my lack of experience in healthcare. I have become so stressed and disheartened these past 6 months because I know I am a great person with a strong work ethic, and yet I have been turned down time and time again.
I will be taking my CPC exam in a little less than 2 weeks now (fingers crossed I pass the first time!), and I am hoping that having the certification will be the golden ticket to finding a job. For those of in the area who are seeking to hire an entry-level coder, please consider contacting me through here. I know being inexperienced may hinder my chances, but I promise I am a quick learner with a great personality.
And now I have a question to those of you that may have been in my shoes before: do you have any advice for me? Should I consider searching for positions that are not necessarily coding related, but can help me gain some sort of experience so I can work my way up? It seems nearly impossible to get a job without any experience in healthcare - especially a coding job. I appreciate any tips you all have. Thank you to those who took the time to read this lengthy post!