By Ann Barnaby, CPC, CRC, CASCC 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 […]
read more »By Ann Barnaby, CPC, CRC, CASCC 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 […]
read more »By Ann Barnaby, CPC, CRC, CASCC 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 […]
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by Ann Barnaby, CPC, CRC, CASCC, Founder and Managing Director of Project Resume 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 […]
read more »For many coders, walking into a job interview can be one of the most intimidating and stressful parts of the job search process. But I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be! You can take control of the process by …
read more »To put your best self forward, follow this timeline during your interview journey:
read more »There is always a learning opportunity in any meeting, whether it is a productive encounter, or one that leaves you feeling uneasy. Don’t let any meeting discourage you from keeping up your search, and keeping your attitude positive.
read more »by Ann Barnaby, CPC, CRC If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it one thousand times: “I got into medical coding so I could work from home.” These words may represent the honesty of the coding student, but they still make me cringe. Remote work is not a reason to go into a field of […]
read more »by Ann Barnaby, CPC, CRC, CASCC 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 […]
read more »Do you have anxiety or apprehension about the daunting task of finding your first coding job, or looking for a new position in medical coding or health information management? You’re not alone! When I started looking for a job after I finished my education, I …
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