Begin an Administrative Healthcare Career!
Medical Billing and Coding Career Training with HDMC
Healthcare workers are essential in the United States, and there’s high demand for skilled, trained healthcare professionals. Administrative healthcare workers are playing an increasingly important role as the American healthcare system modernizes and becomes more reliant on digital technology. Now is a great time to train for an administrative healthcare career in medical billing and coding! High Desert Medical College offers hybrid, hands-on, and online classes, and HDMC’s medical billing and coding training program can be completed in as few as 35 weeks! If you are detail-oriented, thrive in an administrative setting, and are interested in a career that is in high demand in today’s job market, then consider HDMC’s Medical Billing and Coding program!
In today’s healthcare industry, the demand for all kinds of trained medical professionals is on the rise. Administrative healthcare workers are in high demand in today’s marketplace as well, and medical coding and billing specialists play an increasingly important role in our healthcare system. Heightened focus on health data and the increasing digitization of medical records has created a growing demand for these skilled billing and coding specialists. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, in the 2019-2029 decade there will be over 340,000 jobs nationwide in the medical billing and coding field, growing at a rate of 8% annually. With a strong job market, now is a great time to consider beginning a career as a medical billing and coding specialist!
The Medical Billing and Coding program at HDMC trains students in the critical skills they need to be successful in this important healthcare career. Through HDMC’s innovative learning format, which combines hybrid, online, and hands-on learning, students learn the following:
- Comprehensive medical coding and billing procedures
- Medical terminology
- Current medical software
- Medical billing software
- How to prepare and file insurance claims
- How to analyze benefits
- Trends in the insurance industry
Graduates of HDMC’s Medical Billing and Coding Program receive CPR and First Aid Certification from the American Red Cross and a Diploma in Medical Billing and Coding. HDMC graduates are equipped for entry-level positions in the field, and may find employment in private medical and dental clinics, hospitals, insurance companies, private billing companies or public health departments with the following job titles:
- Billing Specialist
- Coding Specialist
- Patient Account Representative/ Coder
- Billing Coordinator
- Reimbursement Specialist
- Medical Insurance Collection Specialist
- Insurance Registration Representative
- Remote Coder
- Medical Receptionist/Biller
- Patient Financial Services
- Claims Specialist
If you are interested in starting a career in the essential healthcare field, then give HDMC a call at 888-633-4362 today! High Desert Medical College offers hybrid, hands-on, and online classes to train you for an essential medical career in a short amount of time. With locations in Bakersfield, Lancaster and Temecula, California, HDMC is designed for busy people just like you. Our Admissions Department is standing by to answer any questions you have about HDMC and our medical billing and coding program. Don’t wait any longer to pursue a better career- your healthcare career begins here, with training from HDMC!