Securing a job really comes down to one important factor – being able to set yourself apart from the sea of other candidates applying for the same job. And when it comes to medical billing, it takes more than a great resume and a strong handshake in order to land the job you want.

So how can you get ready for your next medical billing job interview – and knock it out of the park? Here are some tips to consider:

Prepare for Common Interview Questions.

It seems like many employers out there today like to ask wacky interview questions in order to get a sense of who a candidate really is (e.g. “If you were a car, what kind of car would you be?”). But, lucky for you, this generally isn’t the case for medical billing interviews. The employer will most likely ask you questions, such as:

• Are you certified? If not, do you plan on getting certified?
• What insurance programs have you billed before?
• Have you billed Medicare?
• Which forms are you most familiar with?
• Which procedures have you billed most often?
• When’s the last time you had to deny a claim? How did you resolve it?
• How often would you say you review changes in healthcare coverage and insurance?

Brush Up on Medical Terminology & Codes.

The employer will likely ask you specific questions about certain medical terminology, especially if you are interviewing with a particular kind of practice. They may even give you a quiz in order to evaluate your knowledge of medical terminology and codes, so be prepared for it.

Promote Your Unique Skills & Attributes.

You need to set yourself apart so that employers want to hire you. One way to do that is by touting any unique experience you may have, such as with electronic medical records. And with the changing face of healthcare – and the move to electronic recordkeeping, experience with electronic medical records can give you a big advantage over other billers with little or no experience in this area. So be prepared to talk about your work and the types of software you use.

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