How do I get a job as a medical receptionist, or admitting rep?
Asked by omg
or even medical billing? I took a medical billing class, but still no on will hire me because I have no prior experience working in a hospital, so I thought I should start as a receptionist to get some experience but no one will hire me! It the job that hard?What should I do? How the heck am I supposed to get started?

Best Answer:
Try a physician's office instead of a hospital. They are more apt to hire someone with just the education and not the experience and train. Hospitals generally want someone who can pretty much hit the ground running and to be able to do that, you need the real time experience.
20 yrs. Medical Billing
Answered by sawftandtender

Keep applying
Answered by Wounded Duck

In my area there are always people that are hiring for a medical receptionist. You should be able to get the position like that. It isn't that hard to get into. If you find there are no medical receptionist jobs in your area then I would apply to be a receptionist. Work there for almost a year then try to scout out a medical receptionist. You will then have the experience as a receptionist and you will show that you have the medical background. Work your way up that way. Hope it all works out for you!
Answered by Just me

There are a few thing that you can do to get yourself started... Have you done your extern yet? If so where there any leads there? Try going back to the school where you got your training most of them have job placement help. Lastly, try temp agencies they are great in getting you started. Sign up with more than one that way you'll have more options. After that just keep on applying and really sell yourself with confidence that you know what you are doing.
Answered by busymother2000

I've been a medical biller for 8+ years. The easiest way to break into this field is to go through a staffing agency, make sure you clearly understand medical term and make sure that you're confident when interviewing. During an interview they'll more than likely question you about your familiarity with ins. verification, process of obtaining precertificiations. Make sure that you use correct terminology when responding such as UB92's, which are the hospital claim forms and 1500's which are the physician claim forms, and ask questions such as does the provider use superbills or routers when checking patients in and out. If you take control of the interview and ask more questions you'll be a sure shot!!! Good luck!!!
Answered by Simply Blessed