An interview with Sandra Schmidt, our newest graduate of Eugene Vocational School

Sandra Schmidt of Eugene, OR is Eugene Vocational School’s newest graduate of In/Out Patient Medical Coding and Billing.  Sandra recently completed her program and received a certificate of GRADUATION WITH HIGH HONORS.  To have succeeded in doing this indicates she has motivation, self-discipline, and the ability to achieve worthwhile goals.  She went on to pass the AAPC national certification and is now a Certified Coding Professional.

Janis:     What made you choose medical coding?
Sandra: There are lots of job openings in the ads both in the paper and online.  Employment in the medical field is growing.

Janis:     Why did you choose online training instead of classroom setting?
Sandra: I liked not having to leave home to do the training.  I could study any time that was convenient for me.

Janis:     What did you like most about the training?
Sandra: I liked being able to study at my own pace and take time to review sections that were more difficult.

Janis:     What do think you will like most about the career?
Sandra: I want to feel like I am helping people.

Janis:     Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Sandra: Close to retirement!