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 Career Step?
Career Step has been offering quality healthcare documentation education for almost 20 years and offers comprehensive training programs that thoroughly prepare students for medical coding and billing careers. With Career Step you know you're getting the right education; personal, on-going support; and the resources and guidance you need to turn your education into a job.
The Right Education
You can confidently prepare for your new career with Career Step because we offer:
- Certification preparation – Though industry certification is not always an employment prerequisite, holding a credential proves a certain level of expertise to employers and improves your career opportunities. After graduation, Career Step students are prepared to sit for the CCA, CPC, or CPC-H certification exams. Graduates of the Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing program also have the theoretical background necessary for the CCS exam, though AHIMA recommend candidates for this exam have at least two years of work experience.
- Training with industry-standard resources – Both of the Career Step medical coding and billing programs incorporate extensive use of the CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9CM codebooks. The Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing program also includes training on industry-leading 3M encoding software.
- Multiple career paths – You can expand your career options and make yourself more flexible and marketable by training for two career paths. Career Step's Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing course prepares you for a career in both inpatient and outpatient coding.
Personal, On-Going Support
Though the Career Step training programs are offered entirely online, you'll never be on your own. Career Step has several support teams available during regular and extended business hours who are quick to respond to student questions and concerns.
Student support:
- Professional medical coding and billing industry experience
- Answers and information on the industry
- Help on course curriculum
- Guidance on career opportunities upon graduation
Technical support:
- Help with technical issues encountered in the program
- Knowledgeable and experienced
- Available 6 days a week
Graduate Resources and Guidance
Career Step has deep industry ties that not only help our students gain an education, but also help them get a job after graduation. You'll enjoy valuable, post-graduation resources, including:
- Personal consultation with a Graduate Advisor
- New job opening notifications
- Personalized interview tutorials and training
- Individual resume and sales letter review, tips, and advice
- Access to Career Step's help hotline for a full year after graduation
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