The right mindset is the key to landing medical coding jobs in tough economic times
It is a fact that medical coding jobs are still in high demand and will be for many years to come. Turn on the TV or read the newspaper and all you hear are things like the world is in a global recession, jobs are hitting their lowest rates in years, foreclosures are hitting record highs, a common theme of pessimism.
What about the segments that show a family in Alabama or Louisiana who recently lost their home and are living on the streets and lining up for food stamps? All of this may be true, however the news is meant to capture our interest and play with our emotions. It manipulates the thinking masses and destroys confidence in both the individual and the economy.
A job seeker should ignore as much of this information as possible and identify and focus on sectors that are currently in demand, show strong growth, and provide long-term security. The healthcare industry and more specifically medical coding jobs possess these attributes and provide tremendous current and future opportunities. A great option for anyone currently unemployed or looking for a solid, long-term career.
Yes, times are tough and it can be harder to find the perfect job, however economic circumstances are cyclical – things will get better and easier. For now it’s important to focus on what you control. Of course, you can’t change the decisions made in Washington or China, but you can change the way you think by setting up a plan to get medical coding jobs.
People are getting sick and likely to get sicker as they succumb to the stress, anxiety, and depression that result from tough economic times. The Law of Polarity establishes that for every negative circumstance there is a positive circumstance of equal magnitude. Fortunately or unfortunately, whichever way you look at it, a bad economy creates dynamic opportunities in the healthcare industry, and medical coding jobs in particular.
Finding a job is a job in itself and requires planning, focus, commitment and persistence. Here’s a short and simple strategy to get you back on track and focused on finding and landing that job as a medical coder:
one. Try to avoid television news and newspapers for 1 month. You will probably recognize how much time you have wasted and begin to think more positively.
2. Take a complete and honest inventory of your skills, identifying your strengths and areas for improvement. Don’t limit this to job-specific skills. Look at your personality type, problem-solving ability, creativity, etc.
3. Prepare a resume or have a profession prepare it for you. Make it look clean, uncluttered, and professional, with no spelling or grammatical errors.
Four. Prepare an unstructured cover letter that can be tailored to the company and the position you are applying for.
5. Allocate a minimum of 3 hours and a maximum of 5 hours, five days a week exclusively for job search activities.
6. Set a weekly plan in writing and always know exactly what you are going to do the next day before you go to bed the night before.
7. Keep activities interesting by searching and submitting to online job boards, making phone calls to clinics, hospitals and doctors’ offices, and knocking on doors.
8. Ignore “No phone calls please” requests. Be sure to follow up a day or two after you send out a resume via email or phone call. This shows enthusiasm and initiative.
9. Keep an accurate log or journal that includes the shipping date, contact name, hotlines, email addresses, and details of any follow-up conversations. This information can be useful even after you secure a position.
10 Be persistent and don’t give up. Develop a mindset where every no means a yes is coming soon.
In short, the purpose of this article is to point out that medical coding jobs are more prevalent than ever. Competent medical coders are highly valued by physicians, medical facilities, and medical practices and are in dire need of their services. Don’t let your current circumstances or so-called newsworthy events get you down. Get out of your comfort zone, establish a job search plan and go for it!