Great thread!!
I have my dream job already!!
Before I went to work for this insurance company, I spent 18 years working in ICU's. I worked 12 hour nights, 8 hour nights, and 8 hour afternoon shifts. I worked every weekend, and almost every holiday. I missed so much of Nicole's childhood that I barely remember it. She will bring up things from it and I can't even recall what she's talking about. Nursing has its emotional rewards, but they're overshadowed by the long hard hours and the lack of sleep from working all night when you've already been up all day.
I've worked for this company now for four years, and I thank God every day I have this job. I started out looking over medical records for the claims adjusters in Cleveland Ohio. I was responsible for all of NE Ohio. It was an awesome job and I loved it!! 8:30 to 5:00 ... I could dress up and get my nails done, I had a company car, and best of all I could finally be there for my family!!!
Then I shifted gears a bit and learned the medical coding aspect of the medical bills, and was responsible for the coding issues on first party auto bills for the entire Zone - OH, KY and TN. There was also a large teaching aspect with both these positions. When I was given the second position, we moved here. I obtained my Certified Coding Professinal designation - company paid. Moving here has turned out to be very good for all three of us, especially Nicole. The education system here, while not perfect by any means, is far better than the situation was in Ohio. Last year, I became a claims adjuster myself, where I'm part of a team that handles third party homeowner claims for KY and TN. We also handle other third party claims against policies such as business, apartment, rental, condo unit, etc. 35 different policies in all. It's a fantastic job, and I still get to use my nursing skills as more than half these claims involve injuries. I'm also learning all kinds of other things like the legal system in KY and TN, and how to handle all different types of property damage situations. I have a terrific team manager and helpful, supportive co-workers. I'm truly blessed to have found this opportunity four years ago. I wouldn't trade this job for any other out there.
Carol
