Will a Certification Get Me a JOB in Healthcare ... other factors apply.

Certifications add Value to one’s Career and Profession.

Each and every day Social Media has numerous posts expressing the frustration … “I have my certification and am continuously turned down for a job” and, “How can I get the job when experience is required for the job”. This is especially true for Medical Coding positions that code Medical Diseases and Conditions (ICD-10; CPT and HCPCS).

So, one might start by asking –

>>> Do I need this certification?

>>> What will this certification do for my career?

>>> Will this certification immediately change my work situation?

>>> What value will the certification add to my life and career?

The decision one makes will determine the career path and continued growth – professionally, personally and emotionally.

Certifications add great value to the credentials that a person already has – college degrees, knowledge and skills obtained from work experience. However, it takes more than any one certification to position oneself in the job market. It takes knowledge … knowledge of a given topic, subject, or specialty and, especially knowledge of topics affecting healthcare today.

In addition, great benefit is realized when one can “SHOW” that you have the knowledge – that is, show it in writing. Then an employer can believe that you have the knowledge to go with the certification.

LinkedIn is a professional media where an individual can showcase their knowledge and do so for free. One’s profile allows the space to add articles, graphs, spreadsheets, Q&A, and more – anything to show you have the knowledge and skill to perform the work you are asking someone to believe in you.

Will a Certification get me a Job in Healthcare –

maybe, but other factors apply …

“any one certification alone will not get you a job”.

Take-away …. Certifications have “Value”. They support and add credibility to your knowledge in a given specialty and ensure that you are dedicated to maintaining a high level of professionalism for your career. One must present a complete picture – knowledge and the certification. One cannot stop after obtaining the certification – add to your knowledge and show it to a future employer.

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