HIRING NEWLY CREDENTIALED CODERS
Almost every coder has faced the same situation. While looking for their first coding job, they are told:
You need a job to gain experience, but you can’t get a job without experience.
It is a classic catch-22, and the cause of anxiety and frustration for many newly-credentialed coders, who are anxious and excited to get their foot in the door of the coding field. However, the changing landscape of healthcare, and changes within the coding field, command the question: Is coding experience truly necessary for success within every coding position?
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PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW
Preparing for an interview is almost as important as the interview itself. When a call comes in to schedule an interview with a company, the first step is, of course, celebration! The second step is preparation. Confidence during an interview is key to presenting your best self, and preparation encourages your confidence.
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COMMUNICATION IS KEY!
Telephone, email, text, even faxing? There are so many ways to communicate nowadays. But no matter the method you use, there is one thing that will never change: Communication is key to success in the job search process!
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NETWORKING FOR MEDICAL CODERS
The word “networking” often conjures up images of a huge conference room full of people in suits, giving fake smiles and firm handshakes. But networking opportunities are much more organic, and often are all around us. Networking skills are possibly the most important skills that a coder can obtain, second only to actual coding skills!
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THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN RECRUITERS AND CODERS
With the growth of medical coding and the need for medical coders, recruiters have become an integral part of the hiring process for employers. Recruiters can alleviate anxiety for coders and act as a “go between” with employers and new coders who are unsure of what to expect in the job search process.
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REMOTE WORK ENVIRONMENTS
Remote Work Environments.
These three words mean many things to many different people. A medical coder may have a completely different vision of remote work than a manager does. Over time, the very definition of a remote work environment has changed. What is a good expectation for working in a remote environment?
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THE FREIGHT TRAIN vs. THE BICYCLE
A friend of mine once said “Going from working at a start-up to working at a large corporation is like going from riding a freight train, to riding a tricycle.” As someone who has worked in both situations, I have to agree with him; both carry some frustrating aspects,
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JOB APPLICATIONS: PREPARATION NOW, RELAXATION LATER
This is it; you’re ready to apply to some jobs! The excitement of finding an interesting job prospect, and your drive to get out there and show everyone what you have to offer, may tempt you to jump right in and send emails and applications immediately. Your determination and ambition have led you to
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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR JOB SEARCH
Planning to begin a medical coding job search, or any job search, can be daunting; there are so many avenues to pursue, so many different types of coding jobs available. To complete an effective search and find the perfect job for short and long-term goals, organization and research are key elements to the process.
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FINDING YOUR PASSION
Coding is hard to explain to someone who has never heard of it. What’s even harder to explain is that medical coders can work in any number of fields, in a variety of companies, and in numerous capacities. A simple “medical coder” search on a job site may yield hundreds of jobs
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JOINING THE CODING COMMUNITY-A SUPPORTIVE FAMILY
The coding community is one of the most passionate, educated, and ambitious groups that anyone will have the pleasure of working with. Every coder brings with them a different story, a different journey, a different reason for entering the coding world. Every story is more intriguing than the last,
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