ADVERTISEMENT Mistic Hangs Up Her Scrubs for a Fresh and Flexible Career in Medical Coding Medical Language Sara Mistic to pursue another path of medicine. Sara Mistic has always been called to the fleld of medicine. From Bemidji, Minnesota, this mom of five has leaned on Northwest Technical College twice to help launch her careers. to do something that better Medical coding graduates from Northwest Tech are also prepared for employment opportunities in a variety of health care settings, including hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, government agencies, public health, home wanted to stay in the health field health agencies, long-term care "I was inspired to get into medicine because I like to help people," she said. "We needed After graduating with a license in practical nursing from Northwest Tech in 2008, Mistic worked as an LPN until October 2021. However, just a year before hanging up her scrubs, Mistic enrolled in - and completed - NTC'S fully online medical coding program. accommodated our family schedule, but I knew that I and this was the best option." facilities and dental offices. Graduating with her certificate in Spring 2020, Mistic immediately applied to take the Certified Professional Medical Coding At Northwest Technical College in Bemidji, students can obtain a certificate, diploma or associate of applied science degree in medical coding. Each credential builds on the Coder Certification Exam at the Professionals in medical coding organize and manage encouragement of Kaci Petersen, instructor of medical coding. medical data, including medical once the CPC exam is passed, facility records, health care training materials, official health care documents and medical research reports. Overall medical coders are certified to work in the fleld. "Kaci was super encouraging," employment is projected to grow Mistic said. "If it wasn't for her nine percent from 2020 to 2030 encouragement and positivity I wouldn't have had the same one before it, and all offer job opportunities in the Bemidji region. with about 34,300 openings projected each year, on average, confidence to jump right in." Now, Mistic is working as a full-time remote hospitalist coder for Sanford Health and enjoys a schedule that is more accommodating for time with over the decade. For more information, contact the NTC Office of Admissions The one-year, 30-credit certificate prepares graduates for entry-level medical coding positions and was perfect for Mistic when she was looking at admissions@NTCMN.edu, call (218) 333-6600 and ask for admissions or visit ntemn.edu/ her family. admissions/visit-campus/. ADVERTISEMENT Mistic Hangs Up Her Scrubs for a Fresh and Flexible Career in Medical Coding Medical Language Sara Mistic to pursue another path of medicine. Sara Mistic has always been called to the fleld of medicine. From Bemidji, Minnesota, this mom of five has leaned on Northwest Technical College twice to help launch her careers. to do something that better Medical coding graduates from Northwest Tech are also prepared for employment opportunities in a variety of health care settings, including hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, government agencies, public health, home wanted to stay in the health field health agencies, long-term care "I was inspired to get into medicine because I like to help people," she said. "We needed After graduating with a license in practical nursing from Northwest Tech in 2008, Mistic worked as an LPN until October 2021. However, just a year before hanging up her scrubs, Mistic enrolled in - and completed - NTC'S fully online medical coding program. accommodated our family schedule, but I knew that I and this was the best option." facilities and dental offices. Graduating with her certificate in Spring 2020, Mistic immediately applied to take the Certified Professional Medical Coding At Northwest Technical College in Bemidji, students can obtain a certificate, diploma or associate of applied science degree in medical coding. Each credential builds on the Coder Certification Exam at the Professionals in medical coding organize and manage encouragement of Kaci Petersen, instructor of medical coding. medical data, including medical once the CPC exam is passed, facility records, health care training materials, official health care documents and medical research reports. Overall medical coders are certified to work in the fleld. "Kaci was super encouraging," employment is projected to grow Mistic said. "If it wasn't for her nine percent from 2020 to 2030 encouragement and positivity I wouldn't have had the same one before it, and all offer job opportunities in the Bemidji region. with about 34,300 openings projected each year, on average, confidence to jump right in." Now, Mistic is working as a full-time remote hospitalist coder for Sanford Health and enjoys a schedule that is more accommodating for time with over the decade. For more information, contact the NTC Office of Admissions The one-year, 30-credit certificate prepares graduates for entry-level medical coding positions and was perfect for Mistic when she was looking at admissions@NTCMN.edu, call (218) 333-6600 and ask for admissions or visit ntemn.edu/ her family. admissions/visit-campus/.