If you want to work in the medical profession, look into LVN jobs or medical bil
Posted by GeorgeVelvet on May 30th, 2013
Many people have a desire to work in the medical system and help those in need on a daily basis. However, it takes a lot of time, dedication, and money to become a doctor, so the option of landing a physician job isn’t available to everyone. Other people realize later on in their professional lives that they want to enter the medical field, but find that the options for employment and medical education narrow, and training becomes more cumbersome, as you advance in years. For those of you interested in working in the medical field--but not as doctors--this article will explore two alternative career paths which might appeal to you: LVN jobs and medical biller jobs.
There are countless reasons for which people might want to get a medical job. Some people become drawn to the field after standing by a relative or loved one during an illness and realizing how important proper hands-on medical care is to a quicker recovery. If you are interested in pursuing a hands-on position in the medical industry, you should take a closer look at LVN jobs.
Licensed vocational nurses (herein referred to as LVNs) carry out a wide range of duties, and they provide direct care and assistance to people who are not able to care for themselves, due to a physical injury, disease, or mental illness. To obtain LVN jobs, you must first take a course to become a licensed vocational nurse, which will generally take anywhere from 12 to 24 months to complete. This is a great alternative if you do not have the time or the funds available to go to medical school, and you still want the rewarding one-on-one daily interaction with patients. The salary for most LVN jobs ranges from $35,000 to $60,000 per year, but it can be even higher, depending on the specific job. Clerical duties are also part of most LVN jobs, but caring for patients is still a licensed vocational nurse’s chief focus.
If you still want to work in the medical field, but want to adopt a less hands-on approach with patients, you should consider medical biller jobs. Medical biller jobs require a lot of patience, attention to detail, and responsibility on your part. Rounding up the numbers isn’t a viable option when you are dealing with patients’ medical bills. These bills are often more substantial than patients anticipate, and patients with the best insurance plans may still have less than desirable coverage for physician and hospital services. Medical billers must learn about the policies of major medical insurance companies and Medicare. They must be facile with implementing complex medical coding rules, and they must have a broad knowledge of common medical procedures and diagnoses. Medical biller jobs may also include certain collection duties—calling patients to inform them of overdue bills and to arrange payment. Before applying for these jobs, think first about whether you would be comfortable with these types of financial discussions with patients and insurance companies.
If you want to work in the medical field, but can’t afford to go to medical school, look into alternative positions, such as LVN jobs or medical biller jobs, and start building your career in the rewarding healthcare industry.
