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Is EMR/EHR training integrated into Practicode? I saw an EHR training course for 3.5 CEUs on the AAPC website, which is much more affordable than Practicode. I'm considering completing Practicode, however I want to be certain that there is EHR training included. In your opinion, where is the most value between the different programs?

A bit of backstory if you need more context:
I obtained my CPC-A in August and the job search has been exhausting, I'm lucky to even get a rejection email. Many of the job listings I find want experience that I do not have. I'm currently regrouping and considering investing in further education to strengthen my resume. I have 0 healthcare experience, I've worked in grocery for the last 9+ years, and a lifetime in various aspects of customer service prior to that. Any advice is appreciated, thank you.
 
Hello, I am also on CPC-A. I am not sure about the EMR/EHR training, but I can share insight, possibly on finding employment. At my workplace, many of us had no healthcare experience. We have 20 people working in billing and coding. Many started as front desk employees. Have you considered looking and applying for those types of positions to get your foot in the door? This can help you gain the knowledge of EMRs/EHRs and verify insurance. During your interview, you can mention that you hold your CPC-A and would like to make a transition within the company.
 
There are so many different types of EMR/EHR there would not be a way to integrate that into any Practicode I imagine. I have never done it but that is not it's purpose from my understanding. It is to practice coding. You might be looking at "real medical records" but it is not going to train you on EHRs. https://www.aapc.com/practicode/cpc-a-practicum.aspx#tab-4
This might help in a general sense: https://www.aapc.com/training-and-e...nd-electronic-medical-record-systems-training
It's not necessarily going to teach you Epic or Athena for example. Most EMR EHR do have similarities but each requires learning separately to get proficient. Having a basic and general understanding of how they work such as in that course might help.

This is just one thread, but there are probably thousands like it. You can search using the top right search tool in the forums for more.
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Wiki Post in thread 'Where to look for CPC-A jobs or any CPC job'

Please search the forums for words such as CPC-A, job search, jobs, Apprentice, resume, etc.
There are probably hundreds, if not thousands of posts with tips and info on this topic.
@Tj.Scott67@yahoo.com b sure to highlight your degrees and experience with insurance verification. That is much more than many other CPC-A have. Highlight how your current job experience relates to coding. Don't limit searches to coding, look at revenue cycle, RCM, medical records, compliance, billing, pre-auth, scheduling, etc. Go directly to websites of hospitals and medical practices in your area, not...
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I agree with @jarrett.hoffman5589@gmail.com , look at other types of healthcare jobs within large hospitals or provider groups. Highlight your customer service and other experiences. You may be able to find a customer service rep (patient service rep) or front desk role and work your way up. Especially if you combine the CSR exp. with highlighting you also have your CPC-A (medical terminology, understanding of medical coding, etc.).

Terms to broaden your search:
Customer (Patient) Service Rep
A/R Rep
Billing Representative
Surgery or Appointment Scheduler
Authorization Specialist
Medical Records Clerk
Denials and Edits Specialist
Patient Access
Revenue Cycle Specialist
Registration Rep
etc.
 
jarrett.hoffman5589@gmail.com said:
Hello, I am also on CPC-A. I am not sure about the EMR/EHR training, but I can share insight, possibly on finding employment. At my workplace, many of us had no healthcare experience. We have 20 people working in billing and coding. Many started as front desk employees. Have you considered looking and applying for those types of positions to get your foot in the door? This can help you gain the knowledge of EMRs/EHRs and verify insurance. During your interview, you can mention that you hold your CPC-A and would like to make a transition within the company.
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Thank you for your reply. I have also been applying for admission/clinic support/reception type roles. Not hearing back from those either. Many of them want experience, specifically listing EMR as a requirement. I thought the EMR course might have some value toward applying for those jobs as well. The job market is also really challenging right now, not just within our industry.
 
paris.hoover@hotmail.com said:
Thank you for your reply. I have also been applying for admission/clinic support/reception type roles. Not hearing back from those either. Many of them want experience, specifically listing EMR as a requirement. I thought the EMR course might have some value toward applying for those jobs as well. The job market is also really challenging right now, not just within our industry.
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That would probably help, to show you are actively learning and trying to learn it. If you are on Linkedin there might be general courses about EHR/EMR on there too. AHIMA may have training.
 
paris.hoover@hotmail.com said:
Is EMR/EHR training integrated into Practicode? I saw an EHR training course for 3.5 CEUs on the AAPC website, which is much more affordable than Practicode. I'm considering completing Practicode, however I want to be certain that there is EHR training included. In your opinion, where is the most value between the different programs?

A bit of backstory if you need more context:
I obtained my CPC-A in August and the job search has been exhausting, I'm lucky to even get a rejection email. Many of the job listings I find want experience that I do not have. I'm currently regrouping and considering investing in further education to strengthen my resume. I have 0 healthcare experience, I've worked in grocery for the last 9+ years, and a lifetime in various aspects of customer service prior to that. Any advice is appreciated, thank you.
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Hey there. I also got my CPC-A in August, New to the whole industry too and have been throwing my resume at anything at all with no joy. It's starting to get real old. I was looking at the AI route...there is a free 8wk course for AI training in coding for AAPC members. My chapter was saying to look into that as that may give me a leg up against the competition where the experience is lacking. I'd be really interested in knowing any other leads you've gotten.
All the best on the hunt! 😁
 
amyjph said:
There are so many different types of EMR/EHR there would not be a way to integrate that into any Practicode I imagine. I have never done it but that is not it's purpose from my understanding. It is to practice coding. You might be looking at "real medical records" but it is not going to train you on EHRs. https://www.aapc.com/practicode/cpc-a-practicum.aspx#tab-4
This might help in a general sense: https://www.aapc.com/training-and-e...nd-electronic-medical-record-systems-training
It's not necessarily going to teach you Epic or Athena for example. Most EMR EHR do have similarities but each requires learning separately to get proficient. Having a basic and general understanding of how they work such as in that course might help.

This is just one thread, but there are probably thousands like it. You can search using the top right search tool in the forums for more.
A

Wiki Post in thread 'Where to look for CPC-A jobs or any CPC job'

Please search the forums for words such as CPC-A, job search, jobs, Apprentice, resume, etc.
There are probably hundreds, if not thousands of posts with tips and info on this topic.
@Tj.Scott67@yahoo.com b sure to highlight your degrees and experience with insurance verification. That is much more than many other CPC-A have. Highlight how your current job experience relates to coding. Don't limit searches to coding, look at revenue cycle, RCM, medical records, compliance, billing, pre-auth, scheduling, etc. Go directly to websites of hospitals and medical practices in your area, not...
  • Like

I agree with @jarrett.hoffman5589@gmail.com , look at other types of healthcare jobs within large hospitals or provider groups. Highlight your customer service and other experiences. You may be able to find a customer service rep (patient service rep) or front desk role and work your way up. Especially if you combine the CSR exp. with highlighting you also have your CPC-A (medical terminology, understanding of medical coding, etc.).

Terms to broaden your search:
Customer (Patient) Service Rep
A/R Rep
Billing Representative
Surgery or Appointment Scheduler
Authorization Specialist
Medical Records Clerk
Denials and Edits Specialist
Patient Access
Revenue Cycle Specialist
Registration Rep
etc.
Click to expand...

I want to add to what both of the above people have said. If you're not having luck getting your foot in the door with other positions in healthcare, look into volunteering opportunities at your local healthcare facility. Call and ask for their volunteer services or volunteer coordinator. It doesn't have to be a huge time commitment, but it's another way to get your foot in the door and meet people. I also recommend making sure your LinkedIn profile is up to date.

Something I've been doing is experimenting with Chat GPT and entering prompts to get insight into how the skills I have currently translate to the jobs I want to have. Example of this,
1. "Act as an expert in medical coding and create a resume to showcase my knowledge and experience in the field."
2. Get your result.
3. "Now, act as an expert in customer service (or whatever you want to put here) and create a resume to showcase my knowledge and experience in the field."
4. Get your result.
5. "Now, compare the resume from the expert in customer service and expert in medical coding and create one resume that showcases the transferable knowledge between the two."
6. Get your result.

Obviously don't copy and paste to your resume, but it may give you more ideas of how your current skills can be highlighted to help you obtain a job.

Wishing you the best!

Hannah
 
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