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re: Regarding college degree choices, is going into IT/Computer Science smart?
Posted on 5/11/16 at 10:16 am to VermilionTiger
Posted on 5/11/16 at 10:16 am to VermilionTiger
Yes. I am in the industry.
Learn to program.
Learn to program.
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Posted on 5/11/16 at 10:20 am to Epic Cajun
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I would recommend cross training and learning the workflows of patient access (if you don't already have that). Knowing the front end workflows really helps to troubleshoot possible issues on the back-end billing cycle. Project management skills are also key if you want to move up the ladder.
I'm sure you already know this, but Epic certifications are very valuable.
ETA: an MBA is valuable if you want to get into project leadership
Thanks. Are there any non-Epic certifications or skills I should obtain to supplement what I know based on my Epic certification?
Posted on 5/11/16 at 10:29 am to WW
PMP or CPHIMS certification could be useful in the future, depending on your goals. Project management is a big part of an Epic Project.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 11:13 am to Epic Cajun
I have both CPHIMS and CHTS-TS Certification. I am doing fairly well but know if I wanted to move jobs I could make more money but really like where I work. 5 weeks vacation, no set hours as long as I work 40, and no punching a clock allows me the freedom I enjoy. The downside is I am never really off of work no matter where I am. If something isn't working and our physicians need information to support a patient I will get a call and have to fix it.
I have been in the computer field for 27 years and like another poster on this thread would love to do something different but just can't afford to!
I have been in the computer field for 27 years and like another poster on this thread would love to do something different but just can't afford to!
Posted on 5/11/16 at 11:17 am to bowelprojections
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Try becoming a business analyst or an IT project manager. But yeah, lots of jobs available in IT
I applied for a few business analyst jobs yesterday
Posted on 5/11/16 at 11:57 am to VermilionTiger
I can see that, but I doubt you have any worries about poachers here. A second interview is usually a good sign at least. Probably very good if it's a smaller company.
The last place I was at(big company but we had a small office that ran like a small company within the larger), I usually interviewed the guys first and sent up the likely candidates to my boss. Often that was one guy so it was just a matter of the boss agreeing with me, which he did every time.
Some of the larger companies use it to add a level, interview 1 cut out the obviously unqualified/unfit, interview 2 thin out the heard for interview 3. That is unusual though.
Good luck to you.
This post was edited on 5/11/16 at 12:05 pm
Posted on 5/11/16 at 12:45 pm to mdomingue
Thanks man..It's a relatively big company and I'll be really well off if I get the job..just not getting my hopes up. I thought the interview went very well. I thought the 2nd interview went even better with the boss in the room.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 12:52 pm to KLSU
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If something isn't working and our physicians need information to support a patient I will get a call and have to fix it.
Sounds like you need a bigger team
Posted on 5/11/16 at 1:02 pm to VermilionTiger
I work in software development and am in management. I look at a bunch of resumes and interview lots of people. I'm never concerned with a CS degree. We're always concerned with whether or not you can code and how we think you'll work on a team.
If you have a somewhat related degree you can get your foot in the door by just learning how to code. We use Pluralsight.com to educate our entry level developers. It's not very expensive and there's usually a track on whatever you want to learn. Learn about SOLID design principles and how to apply them with design patterns. Learn about the SDLC, Agile(especially Scrum) and the new fad DevOps. Remember Google and Youtube are your friends. Microsoft .NET and Visual Studio are actually great hand holders for learning because they do tend to provide a great deal of pre-built examples.
Most important you're going to have to build something. If you argue that you don't have the time to sit down and code this is the wrong career for you. Most of our developers code in their spare time on either side projects or just things they're interested in.
If you have a somewhat related degree you can get your foot in the door by just learning how to code. We use Pluralsight.com to educate our entry level developers. It's not very expensive and there's usually a track on whatever you want to learn. Learn about SOLID design principles and how to apply them with design patterns. Learn about the SDLC, Agile(especially Scrum) and the new fad DevOps. Remember Google and Youtube are your friends. Microsoft .NET and Visual Studio are actually great hand holders for learning because they do tend to provide a great deal of pre-built examples.
Most important you're going to have to build something. If you argue that you don't have the time to sit down and code this is the wrong career for you. Most of our developers code in their spare time on either side projects or just things they're interested in.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 1:05 pm to VermilionTiger
take one course every fall.
IT people have to keep learning.
pretend you are one.
in the spring dig deeper into the same material as you learned in the fall.
go to the free expositions once a year. see what's new.
IT people have to keep learning.
pretend you are one.
in the spring dig deeper into the same material as you learned in the fall.
go to the free expositions once a year. see what's new.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 1:06 pm to BeerMoney
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BeerMoney
Can I send you my Resume?
I have a really good understanding of computers and how it works, but I was never educated on coding or developing. I have a background in Electrical work and Electronics from my ITEC Degree. It's something I've always been fascinated with ..
Even if you're not remotely interested, I'm curious to see what someone like you sees in someone with my back-ground. I would really appreciate it. You can throw out a trash email address if you don't want to publicize your normal one
This post was edited on 5/11/16 at 1:09 pm
Posted on 5/11/16 at 2:00 pm to VermilionTiger
Oilfield or something else?
Posted on 5/11/16 at 2:08 pm to mdomingue
Non oilfield
Posted on 5/11/16 at 3:03 pm to VermilionTiger
Sure. beermoneylsu at gmail.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 3:17 pm to BeerMoney
Sent You can delete your email now
You can delete your email nowPosted on 5/11/16 at 4:08 pm to BeerMoney
Also sending my resume. And signing you up for tons of mailing lists.
This post was edited on 5/11/16 at 4:09 pm
Posted on 5/23/16 at 2:07 pm to BeerMoney
@BeerMoney: Hi there, I work in the Public Relations department for Pluralsight and was wondering if you'd be interesting in further discussing your experience using Pluralsight? If so can you please provide me with the best email to contact you at?
Thanks,
Miranda
Thanks,
Miranda
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