By DeVry University
June 22, 2023
5 min read
June 22, 2023
5 min read
Medical billing specialists play a pivotal administrative role in the broad, complex and fast-moving healthcare industry. If you’ve thought about pursuing a medical billing and coding career, understanding the duties and responsibilities of a medical billing specialist is an important first step in learning about this exciting career path.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the role, discussing some of the skills required for the job, the projected growth for this occupation and some of the steps you might take as you prepare to pursue this career.
To gain experience in medical billing while pursuing your education or certification, you may want to consider applying for an entry-level position in a medical office. This will allow you to gain exposure to the healthcare industry, build your resume and develop contacts that could help you land your first job once you’ve completed your education.
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