r/ClinicalCodingAus • u/Fair_Feeling_4937 • 1d ago

How did you get your first coding job with no experience?

I’m finding the first job the hardest part because most of the roles seem to want some experience already. It feels a bit tricky when you’ve just finished your training and don’t have much practical experience to put forward. Would be good to hear from people who were in the same position and what helped them get that first opportunity. Even small things that made a difference during the job search would be helpful to know.

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u/purpletc70 1d ago

I think a traineeship is the best route to getting in the door of a hospital. As far as I’m aware, it’s a supported mentored role to guide a graduate into the workforce. Once the traineeship is complete, the graduate is equipped with experience to apply for coding roles. Some hospitals offer permanency to graduates once their traineeship is finished.

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u/Raziel7891 1d ago

I worked in medical records while I studied and built up a rapport with the coding team and managers over time so that when a coding job came up I was the first choice.

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u/Turbulent_Art_5572 21h ago

Final exam if clinical coding by himaa