By DeVry University
March 31, 2022
5 min read
March 31, 2022
5 min read
Finding a medical billing and coding internship can help you gain important work experience and build connections in your chosen career field, but you may have questions about where to start.
In this article, we'll provide you with some helpful tips that you can use while looking for an internship for medical billing and coding, including how to search for internships, techniques for building relationships and more in the following sections:
Searching on a job website: Sites like Indeed or LinkedIn are great places to see what jobs and internships are available in your area. Take advantage of their search filters to look for medical billing and coding internship positions.
Use your contacts: If you know someone in the medical billing and coding field, reach out to see if they're aware of any open internships where they work or in nearby facilities.
Attend job fairs: Job fairs are a great way to check out and meet with representatives from companies that are looking to hire. It can also give you an opportunity to hand out your resume, make introductions and get a sense of the medical billing and coding internships available in your area.
School events & resources: Check with your school to see if they’re hosting any events or have industry connections you can take advantage of. This can help you get to know other students, meet professionals and build connections. Your school may also offer career support that can help you present your best self. At DeVry, for example, our Career Services advisors can help connect you to job and internship opportunities as well as help you develop your resume, practice interviewing and more.
Write a subject line that includes the title of the internship.
Introduce yourself in the body of the email and explain how you found the posting.
Explain why you are a good fit for the internship, using examples of previous experience or education.
Provide your contact information.
Attach your resume.
LinkedIn: LinkedIn is a great resource for job hunting and is also useful when searching for a medical billing and coding internship. Here are some helpful tips for contacting someone on LinkedIn:
Introduce yourself and explain why you are reaching out.
Provide some background on your education or work experience and invite them to view your profile.
Provide your contact information.
Facebook groups: There are Facebook groups out there for just about every type of community, including professional ones. Joining a medical billing and coding Facebook group can give you the chance to meet people who are already in the profession and make connections with them in a more casual space. You never know where a connection may lead, and while it’s not guaranteed, you may learn about an internship opportunity just by talking with other group members or by submitting a post asking for help finding one.
Improve your knowledge of the field: An internship is a great way to enhance your understanding of a profession through hands-on learning. Pay close attention to what your coworkers teach you and treat each job task like learning opportunity.
Make connections with coworkers: While at your internship, make an effort to connect with your coworkers. They can be helpful resources when it comes time to apply for your first medical billing and coding job and may be able to give you recommendations on where to look.
Connect with human resources: If you enjoy where you work during your internship, be sure to speak with your supervisor or HR department about applying to career opportunities at the facility as your internship begins to draw to a close.
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