LADY_SETSUNA_CJ
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I started out in a Medical Billing and Coding course, while in school I applied for a billing position at a pediatrics and got it. I had no previous medical experience to speak of and was only in school for 3 months when I applied. I sat for my CPC 6 months later and attained my CPC-A.
It doesn't always happen like that tho. Most of my peers in school waited a year before they were able to land a position and some gave up after much time. But there are many success stories out there. You just have to have the determination to get what you want. It's a saturated field at the moment... it's going to take time. My recommendation, start now. Even if you're still in school, start looking for a position. Doesn't matter what it is as long as its medical. It's never too soon. If you need to complete an in/externship start there, do not rely on your school to get you one.
It doesn't always happen like that tho. Most of my peers in school waited a year before they were able to land a position and some gave up after much time. But there are many success stories out there. You just have to have the determination to get what you want. It's a saturated field at the moment... it's going to take time. My recommendation, start now. Even if you're still in school, start looking for a position. Doesn't matter what it is as long as its medical. It's never too soon. If you need to complete an in/externship start there, do not rely on your school to get you one.