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There isn’t always a firm requirement for license or certification, and there are no state requirements. Requirements will vary by employer. However, earning certification to become a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) can help you earn an edge over the competition and get the job you really want.
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The Herzing University Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist program features 100% online coursework with an optional internship or search project.
With enough experience in the field, many medical billers may find jobs with the option to work from home on a computer in a remote role. However, it can be difficult to find entry-level work-from-home positions. Expect to work your way towards qualifying for these competitive positions after graduating with a degree or diploma.
As a medical insurance billing specialist, you can typically expect a 40-hour work week in an office environment such as a healthcare facility or agency setting. Full-time Medical Insurance Billing Specialists may receive a comprehensive benefit package that includes health insurance, paid vacation, and a retirement savings plan such as profit-sharing or 401(k). Some employers have part-time opportunities available as well.
Medical billers are an important part of the healthcare revenue cycle management process. Medical billers work with medical coders to ensure that providers are paid appropriately for medical services rendered. Billers are responsible for:
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), medical records specialists earn an average salary of $48,310 per year ($23.23 per hour).*
Learn more details about average pay in medical billing and coding, including a state-by-state breakdown and averages for different types of certified professionals.
Yes, earning an MBA is worth it!
So many businesses and organizations need people who have an advanced understanding of today’s business world and people who have advanced skills in getting things done. A project management MBA offers you the opportunity to gain both sets of knowledge and skills.
With Herzing’s MBA in Project Management program, you can earn an IACBE®-accredited degree* that also prepares you for PMP® certification in as few as 20 months.
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The Project Management Institute has education and experience eligibility requirements for PMP certification candidates. Our project management MBA will help you meet the education and project management-specific training requirements.
The experience requirement for people who hold at least a bachelor’s degree is three years of project leadership. Once you achieve that milestone, you may qualify to take the exam.
The Project Management Institute also offers the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®. This certification does not have an experience eligibility requirement, and you will be prepared to apply for the exam after completing two project management courses in your project management MBA program.
Learn more about PMP certification requirements from PMI.
Absolutely. Herzing University makes it possible to pursue your MBA online at your own pace, so you can keep up with your classes when it works for you. You may choose full-time or part-time enrollment.
In addition to convenience, earning your MBA while you work lets you put skills you learn during class into practice at the office. This means you can gain insight into how theory applies in the real world right from the very first day of classes.
Job requirements will vary by employer. You don’t need a master’s degree for entry-level project management roles. However, if you want to stand out in the job market for middle- or upper-level project management roles, earning an MBA can help.
A master’s or MBA is especially helpful if you earn a degree that includes preparation for the Project Management Professional® certification exam (PMP) from the Project Management Institute®.
Managing large projects among several individuals or teams and coordinating their association is its own science. Earning an MBA helps you build a strong ability to smoothly manage enterprise-level projects.
Yes, earning an MBA is a great idea!
There are many benefits to earning an MBA. An MBA in technology management can help prepare you for a variety of jobs in many industries including software development, banking, healthcare, government, schools and more. The technology field continues to expand, offering new career opportunities. In addition, the business foundation of an MBA can help you feel confident leading individuals and teams.
If you enjoy both the business world and IT and want to develop your leadership skills, an MBA in technology management could be a great fit.
