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Entry level coders - anon


Posted: Apr 05, 2010

I was wondering if anybody knew of any companies that hire entry level coders.  I went to school and got my CCA certificate, but have never done coding in a clinical setting.  I'm also a medical transcriptionist with 20 years experience.

Entry level coders - SM

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"Company" sounds like you expect to work at home. Those jobs aren't as common in coding as they are in MT and those companies look for experienced coders with a CCS, CPC, or equivalent.

You can get a job with a company like that, but you need to make yourself appealing to them.

Find a job locally, even if it's just part time and even if it's just a small job. Once you have a job, you'll find employers are more willing to hire you and you can move up. You may be really surprised to find a local employer who will let you work from home once you can handle it.

Take the CCS, CCS-P, or CPC right away. Do not wait. If you can't pass, then study until you can.



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