Success Stories: Unmesh Khismatrao
Unmesh Khismatrao is a dynamic professional who understands the imperativeness of a growth mindset and consistently works towards achieving that. With a tenure of over 4 years in the organization, he has an inspirational growth path.?
Read his success story as he shares career advice with professionals who are looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.?
What are your educational qualifications?
In addition to my Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, I am an MBA. I am also COC certified from AAPC.
?What is your current job role?
Coding Manager
How is your education helping you with your current role?
I understand now that several of my classes drew examples from real world scenarios. For example: in one of my people management class, we learnt the process of overseeing training, development, motivation, and day to day management of employees theoretically. With guidance from our professor, I reached out to a few influential people and took insights at that time. This has provided valuable insight; and now as a coding manager, I am able to manage people or train and groom them wisely.??
This was just one example, my education has helped me immensely in managing my tasks both as a coder and now as a manager.??
What is the best thing about IKS Health according to you?
The nicest aspect about IKS, in my opinion, is the diversity of the job and the people. Ability to perform a variety of tasks; versatility. Additionally, having a progressive, encouraging employer who understands that their biggest asset is their staff.
What motivates you to go beyond your call of duty and give your 100% consistently?
My desire to succeed drives me to do well. What motivates me to keep going is the knowledge that my diligence and tenacity will enable me to experience higher professional achievement. Knowing that my efforts are on the right track motivates me to exert greater effort. Success is therefore vital to me on a personal level as well as an organizational level.
Any advice you may have for candidates looking towards taking up medical coding as their possible career options.
In this ever-evolving world of healthcare, we are increasingly reliant on accurate & effective data that are crucial for flawless operation of the revenue cycle within the healthcare sector. A certified medical coder works seamlessly towards creating quality clinical documentation to improve coding accuracy & compliance. The demand for skilled medical coders is only expected to grow. Additionally, current industry trends dictate that medical coding is a sought after profession to pursue. I would advise that medical coding is a great career choice. Enroll into a medical coding training program and become a certified medical coder whom employers are actively seeking.