Are there positions out there?

Claire Dabelko — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:17:26 GMT

Hi,

I am an unemployed outpatient coder and have been looking for a job for over 8 months. I have over 7 years of experience, however, I don't have certification. Could this be posing a problem in the current job marked and that is what's keeping me from finding a position? I have a fear that if I do get certified, I still won't find a job. I am afraid that this time away from work is very detrimental for my resume and I hope people will not think I have forgotten so much. I went a year without coding in my first job at a hospital, but I was still working around people that had med speak. Can I get at least a little encouragement out there?? I have been unable to test sooner because of the money involved for the test and new books. I should have some pretty soon. I find jobs that match my experience, but say require certified applicants. I apply anyway, but maybe I should wait to after I am certified. I am going nuts just thinking about the position I am in: I have a degree. I have experience and still have no job. Very Depressing!

Thank you for letting me vent.

Claire

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