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	Politically speaking; am I a total failure at life in America? I am 26 years old. I have some college but no degree. I presently work as a medical records technician making only $11 an hour, a steep beating from my already modest former pay of $13.50 an hour during my last assignment. I've worked so hard at every job I've ever had(I get tons of praise) yet the door never opens. Is there something wrong with me? Am I behind for my age? Honest answers please. 11 answers - Asked By: lady linds - 8/6/2010

	Do you have to go to school to file medical records? I am looking for a new career field, I am in photography but I am not making enough money. My sister suggested that I could file medical records or something like that, but I want to know is there schooling I should take or just fill out applications and hope I get a job? I have never been to any college so I am up for any advice! I am a shy person and I don't like dealing with the public a lot. Tank you for any advice you have! 2 answers - Asked By: Mur - 1/27/2008

	What is a good online college that is accredited? I would like to get a degree in as a Medical Records and Health Information Technician. 2 answers - Asked By: Jacrose - 7/7/2012

	Everywhere says health information careers pay really well but where do they get that from? Careers such as medical records clerk, medical billing/coding, registered health information technician/administrator..they suppose to pay really good and be in high demand but from what I have researched the pay ranges from 10-16 per hour. Is this what people are considering "good money" or do these types of jobs pay more? 1 answer - Asked By: sunny22 - 6/20/2010

	Can a Health Information Technician/Medical Records Technician work from home? How can you work from home in this occupation? 1 answer - Asked By: Nicole - 12/11/2012

	Is the economy good for Medical coders/billers? Is the economy good for medical billers/coders. I think they also go by Medical Records and Health Information Technicians. I heard they are outsourcing these jobs to India. So are these jobs increasing or decreasing in the future? 2 answers - Asked By: . - 3/5/2013

	Is there any revenue cycle management companies in Singapore, offering Medical coding jobs? I am looking for a medical coding job in Singapore. I am a CPC certified with 5+ years experience on multi specialty, predominantly in Anesthesia and chronic Pain management. I am Lead coder for last 1 year. 1 answer - Asked By: Girithar - 10/14/2012

	What is the difference between these three Medical Office Jobs? All three programs for them are offered at the community college here. What are the main differences? Which one is the best? Which has the highest salary? Particularly, what's the difference between a billing & coding specialist, and just a regular "Medical office specialist"? Medical Office Billing and Coding Specialist (certificate) Medical Office Specialist (A.A.S. Degree) Medical Transcription (certificate) 1 answer - Asked By: Dahlia - 2/22/2012

	What are some good jobs that you can get rom going to a community college? I want a job that pays well but i am going to attend a communtity college im not sure fo what yet though. I will reocate from DC to Florida when I am ready to go to college so what are some well payng jobs. 1 answer - Asked By: idk - 1/1/2008

	What salary do medical coders and medical transcriptionists make? Also, what is the difference between the 2 jobs? Please give links to information if possible. Thanks in advance. 3 answers - Asked By: qqtip2001 - 11/23/2008

	What are the responsibilities of a veterinary technician? I am thinking of going to school to be a veterinary technician. I am looking for any certified vet techs out there to give me some feedback on what the course work is like, what responsibilities you have once you are in the work environment, and what the average salary is. Thank you! 2 answers - Asked By: - 11/2/2009

	What is a good online college for medical billing and coding? What is a good online college that is not too expensive? I want to study for medical billing and coding, and plus I am a stay-at-home mom. Could you please help me out? 1 answer - Asked By: Momma Jaye - 11/24/2010

	What jobs are there in a childrens hospital? I'm interested in working with children. So i was wondering what are the different kind of jobs are in a childrens hospital. 2 answers - Asked By: Abby - 11/21/2012

	What is the difference between a Veterinary Technician and a Veterinary Assistant? Is there a difference between the two? If so, what is the difference exactly, Details please, be specific! Education, job duties, salary, certification or licensing, etc. needed for both. I don't know the category this is supposed to be in, so tell me if it is wrong. Thanks in advance! 3 answers - Asked By: Becky Brown - 10/20/2010

	What jobs in the navy are associated with psychology, sociology, and/or social work.? I want to join the Navy but want to get into what is listed above. The only one I see, is the clinical psychology but that requires a lot of schooling . Does anyone know a job that closely fits the 4C031 (Mental Health Services Apprentice) from the Air Force, in the Navy? Need enlisted / high school graduate position 6 answers - Asked By: kevin j - 10/17/2008

	Is it easy to find a job with a degree in Medical Records? Starting classes in a couple months. My schooling is free because my husband is in the Navy. I was just wondering if it is hard or easy to get a job with this degree? 3 answers - Asked By: Mrs. Crystal Castillo - 10/19/2010

	What are good medical jobs with little patient contact that pay well and don't require tons of education and? Not jobs that have enough workers, not jobs that can be replaced by automation or outsourcing. Not jobs that are deadly (e.g. radiation). Thanks. 1 answer - Asked By: Jack Bent - 9/15/2011

	What are some pros and cons of becoming a medical coding specialist? Im looking into becoming a medical coding specialist. i wanted to know the pros and cons of work, what exactly you do on a daily job, salary,school,work environment basically any details i can get. Any help? 2 answers - Asked By: Retta - 7/20/2009

	Is there a job I can get at a vet clinic wothout a degree? I want to work at a vet clinic to gain experience while saving money to become a vet tech or assistant. I was wondering do clinics have jobs for non-degree people. 3 answers - Asked By: Wild at Heart - 11/16/2009

	What are the top 10 jobs for recent college graduates? Which job markets are the easiest to enter and pay the most money? 4 answers - Asked By: stevenkulcak - 4/24/2006

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Maintains record of patient care by compiling, reviewing, and filing documentation of patient's condition, treatment, and health outcome.

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180,000

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