This video, hosted by Quita, provides a detailed account of how she obtained her first 100% remote medical coding position, sharing actionable steps and lessons learned throughout her journey.
Key points include resume preparation, broad application strategies, leveraging Facebook groups, building interview confidence, and networking.
The content is aimed at new or aspiring medical coders, especially those with little or no experience, and was made in response to a viewer request.
Action Items
(No specific owner/action items or due dates were assigned in the transcript.)
Resume Preparation
Quita emphasized the importance of having a professionally written resume; she initially hesitated due to cost but found it worthwhile and credits it for her success.
For those unable to pay for resume services, she recommends searching for medical coding resume examples online as references (not for copying).
Application Strategy
Applied broadly to both remote and non-remote medical coding positions to maximize chances as an entry-level candidate.
Warns against filtering only for remote positions, as some roles may not specify their remote status in job postings—her current role was not labeled as remote but turned out to be 100% remote.
Encourages applicants not to self-disqualify based on job descriptions or lack of experience.
Utilizing Facebook Groups and Online Communities
Joined medical coding Facebook groups, which offered valuable information on salaries, hiring companies, remote opportunities, and entry-level advice.
Recommends searching group archives for answers to common questions and networking.
Interview Preparation and Confidence
Stresses the importance of confidence during the interview process, even for those with no experience.
Prepared for interviews using mock interview videos, writing questions/responses, and practicing aloud.
Suggests noting down interview questions for future preparation and always asking hiring managers questions, such as the number of open positions.
Notes that not every manager values experience over potential; some prefer to train new coders without existing habits.
Networking
Recommends networking with both aspiring and current medical coding professionals, such as through AAPC chapter meetings (in-person or virtual).
Found value in breaking the ice, asking questions, and learning about opportunities from peers.
Also suggests messaging people directly on LinkedIn.
Perseverance and Mindset
Encourages persistence despite setbacks, a lack of immediate responses, or negative comments from others.
Shares her own doubts and the long waiting period before hearing back about her current job to emphasize the importance of not giving up.
Advises viewers to reject negative self-talk and remain confident in their potential to succeed.
Decisions
Apply to all positions, not just those labeled remote — because many remote jobs are not explicitly advertised as such, and limiting applications may result in missed opportunities.
Invest in a strong resume — professional or well-crafted resumes enhance chances, even for entry-level applicants.
Open Questions / Follow-Ups
Is the current format for AAPC chapter meetings still virtual, hybrid, or in-person in most regions?
Viewers are requested to share additional tips, open remote medical coding positions, or companies hiring entry-level coders (CPC-As) in the video comments.