Top 10 In-Demand Healthcare Occupations

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I am interested in finding out where do the medical billing and coding specialist fall. I know that someone has to code procedures and diseases as well as bill the insurance companies. Are they even a part of this list.

I have been a CNA for the past 8 years. I left a job in a office (which I loved) to go into the nursing assistant field. It is very rewarding and you can love the patients. It is very heavy work, and you must have the proper training to do the work. It is not for the weak in body or soul, it can be hurtful. Grandmom or Grandpop may not be the nice person you think or knew they were at one time. They can be a challenge. Some days you hate to love them. Always remember they are someones Mom or Dad, brother or sister, aunt or uncle. Always look at them as if they are your own. Please love them and don't abuse them, you will be them someday.

I re-entered college at a private institute, 2 years ago in Medical Assisting and recently graduated less than a month ago. I maintained a 4.0 GPA each semester, also making the President's list each semester. I also was praised by the site I externed for and thought I was definitely going to land a position as a Medical Assistant at the site. I was given great reviews by the doctor I worked for as well as she told the Nurse Coordinator how wonderful, knowledgeable, and perfect for the position I was and unfortunately, there wasn't anything available at that particular site. I was told to go to their website and fill out an application as well as submit a copy of my resume. I immediately applied and still have yet to hear anything. I am very discouraged because many others of my graduating class, (without the skills and GPA), were hired at their sites and/or offered a position. I have been diligent in my search and wonder when it will be my turn to get that position I have worked so hard for the past 2 years. I also attended a career fair at my school before graduation, as part of a class I was taking, and received excellent reviews and evaluations from the employers as to which I interviewed. I am discouraged at this point because I have heard from other people currently in the health care field, that have stated, "you need to go back to school and get your nursing degree as a registered nurse." I was filled with dreams and thought the world was my oyster before I graduated. Now, I feel as though I made a mistake in attending the private institution with all to show for it is a very large student loan, an Associate's in Applied Science and major in Medical Assisting. I am scheduled to sit for the CMA this fall, will I have more opportunities to work then? I don't know what the future holds, I do know that I just need a break from an employer that is willing to hire me so I can show them how valuable of an asset I will be for their company. Of course, I have also come across many positions that require a minimum of 1year experience, which leaves me thinking to myself, "How can I get that 1 year experience if I can't get hired?" I am not going to give up though. I will continue to search and I know that the next employer that calls me for an interview will be glad that they called or emailed me. Sometimes I wish I had a crystal ball to tell be what to expect. If need be, I guess I will go back to school to get my degree as a Registered Nurse to which I had planned on anyway. To anyone reading this comment and you too are in the same position as I, do not give up. Keep applying, follow up with the places you applied (if you can) and attend those career fairs. Your break is coming and so is mine. Keep positive and I wish you luck :)

what are some the best medical billing online courses and how much does it cost? I;d like to compare prices before makng a decision

@delpi98...Are you still stuck with PA vs NP argument? Maybe you should look into the scope of the practice and the need of the physician...NP and PA can work together and be cross trained...Both have their best (of their specialty) to offer and shouldn't be an issue...

"Another addition to this list should be occupational therapist because there is always a need for OTs in a variety of fields: pediatrics/schools, physical disabilities, mental health, geriatrics and even in industrial consulting/ergonomics. OT operates on the basic philosophy that all people engage in daily activities (called occupations) that make them who they are and give them a sense of independence, such as getting dressed in the morning, eating, etc. When people suffer disease or trauma that interrupts their ability to complete occupations, OTs help them regain their functional capacity. The career requires a master's degree but offers you a lot of versatility in exploring different areas without going back to school. Look into OT as a possible career option--I'm sure glad I chose this field!"