Graduate Experiences
Career Step graduates get jobs! Read what some of our graduates are saying:
(Penny, Commerce City, CO) - I have to give the course the credit. The AAPC test was tough, but not as tough as the final test of the course. When I was called in to test for a position, I was very well qualified to take [their pre-employment] test and did get the first job I was called in for. My employers are very satisfied with my level of knowledge, especially considering, I had never been a "coder" before. I learned so much in the course and all of it has served me well. I tell anyone that is interested in becoming a coder to check into the course!
(Rachel, Stilesville, IN) - I currently work for a national healthcare consulting company and thanks to the Career Step program my career is advancing very rapidly... I am taking the AAPC exam in the next few weeks and I feel very comfortable thanks to the Career Step program. Without Career Step I never would have been ready for the national exam. The setup of the program was very user friendly and if I ever had a question it was answered in a very prompt manner. I have referred others to the program... THANK YOU CAREER STEP!!!!
(Nancy, Arvada, CO) - I was very fortunate to be hired as a coder just as I was finishing up the course and before I passed my certification exam. I have worked for Ameripath, a pathology lab for almost 18 months now as a medical coder.
(Stephen, Smithfield, RI) - I am working as a Coding Tech at Rhode Island Hospital. The experience with Career Step was a wonderful one. I was working two jobs and raising my newborn son while taking these courses, and the program is so convenient that even I was able to find the appropriate time. [My questions] always received a prompt response from Randy Johnson and [the rest of the staff], and I'd like to thank them for that.
(Sadie, Arvada, CO) - I appreciate all that Career Step did for me to accomplish my goal [to become] a coder.
Chris Foster, a Manager for EGOS, a Career Step Academic Partner that offers our Medical Coding Program through their school related this information about his students and graduates:
"I am getting VERY positive feedback... Grads from other programs are unable to sit for the certification test and are told by their schools to go out and TRY to get a job, work for a year or two, and then take the test. Their programs are 6 months, in classrooms, and cost between $9,500 and $10,000. SHAME ON THEM!! My grads have said that those students don't have a clue about what to do on the job and are frustrated and unhappy. My [Career Step] grads feel good about the education they got and are happy with their jobs!
More excellent news! Kaiser Medical visited EGOS in the Spring to do some mock interviewing. They kept resumes for all our students they interviewed with and called to offer ALL of them jobs.
Employers Hire Our Graduates
Why Become a Medical Coding & Billing Specialist?
Medical coding and billing offers you a career that will help you reach your potential! Get the career that you deserve, and get a career that is...
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In-demand — enter a growing field with job openings.
A nationwide shortage of medical coders has increased the demand on employers to fill medical coding positions. A study conducted by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) reported that over half of coding employers had open coding positions in the previous year, and the field is still growing. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates:
- 30,000 new coding related jobs before 2016
- 18% increase in the field
- Higher rate of growth than the average for other occupations
As the baby-boomers retire, there will be an increasing demand for all healthcare services, including medical coding. This demand will create a favorable job market and help you find a job more quickly once you've completed your Career Step medical coding and billing education.
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Fulfilling — pursue a career that fits your needs and potential.
As a coder, you'll be a valued member of the team alongside physicians and other healthcare professionals. You can find many opportunities in a variety of facilities, including large national companies or small physician practices. Opportunities include:
- Specializations — pursue your interests
- Traveling positions — see the country
- Remote positions — work from home
Your Career Step education will provide you the comprehensive foundation to work in a wide variety of facilities and specialties and pursue these opportunities.
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Promising — build a long-term career in healthcare.
With medical coding, you can have a successful, fulfilling career in healthcare, without spending years and years in school. You can quickly enter healthcare as a coding and billing professional and start building your career in a stable and growing industry.
Working in healthcare will allow you to you work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals, gain a thorough understanding of the healthcare system, and learn about many medical terms and procedures.
