Wiki Don't let your certification lapse!

[Pam Warren]

I have an opening for a per-diem coding assistant in my department (in Dover, NH). I had a great application.....this person had attended a coding/billing course, had data entry experience, was willing to work part-time, and according to the resume, was a CPC-A.

When I contacted the applicant for an interview, I learned that the coding certification had lapsed. Now I can't interview this person, because our hospital requires coding certification as a job requirement.

If you have to beg, borrow, or steal....keep up your certification, because it is fast becoming a job requirement for a lot of employers.

 

[TjH111964]

Wow, no wonder I haven't received any calls from hospitals! I have seen where one hospital said a person would have to receive his/her certification within 6 months of hiring, though, and do it on their own time. ( I didn't apply to that one though because it was 60 miles away) Thanks for the heads up!

 

[ealasaid76]

Per Diem isn't Part Time...

It's whenever they can fit you in and have time to work with you, correct? I would love to apply for that position you posted, but I need to earn money and I need a Full Time job. Any chance this could be Full Time, if not enough candidates apply?

 

[gd100]

Pam,

could you please email or message the link to that job. I live in MA and I am certified (CPC-A) looking for an entry level position.

thanks,

Grace Donovan

grace.donovan.10@gmail.com