decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2018 Issue 8 (August)
Skills, training and perseverance: How medical practice staff earn their raises
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Article Overview
This article summarizes findings from a salary survey and profiles medical practice staff describing the workplace habits and career moves that helped them secure higher pay. It is aimed at coders, billers, compliance staff, and other practice personnel who want a broad view of the kinds of professional development and job-related efforts discussed in salary review conversations. The article covers general themes such as accuracy, training, credentials, taking on additional duties, helping coworkers, and seeking new employment opportunities.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand what employers and peers commonly recognize when considering compensation growth in medical practice settings. The piece is relevant for staff preparing for performance reviews, promotion discussions, or career planning.
Article Sections
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Survey findings and raise strategies
Introduces the salary survey and summarizes the broad workplace behaviors respondents associated with higher pay. It discusses performance, added responsibilities, and exceeding expectations in general terms.
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Training, education, and credentials
Covers the role of job-related training, continued learning, and professional credentials in compensation growth. It also references ways staff support coworkers and demonstrate development in their roles.
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Finding new opportunities
Describes salary growth through changing employers or roles and the importance of advocating for oneself. The section focuses on career mobility and general employment considerations.
What You Will Learn
- How medical practice staff describe the workplace factors that helped them earn raises
- Why performance, training, and expanded responsibilities matter in salary discussions
- How credentials and continuing education fit into career advancement
- What role helping coworkers and adapting to new tasks can play in compensation reviews
- Why some professionals seek new positions when growth is limited
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billers
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Coding compliance specialists
- Medical practice administrators
- Healthcare office staff
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