Prepare or update your resume and references

Network with your local chapter, friends, and family. The more people who are on your side the quicker it will be to find an externship/job

Volunteer to assist during vacations and breaks

Communicate

Have a good attendance policy. Show up when you’re scheduled to work.

Go to in-services, meetings, and any other function that would apply to coding & billing

Gather resources for yourself (find the materials you need to be efficient)

Evaluate yourself and ask to be evaluated by your supervisor (What experience have you gained? Where can you improve?)

Be outgoing and tactful

Remember externs are advised not to share with others information that may have been disclosed by other externs or employees at their externship that may be privileged or confidential

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