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Hello all!
Im hoping to make a career change. Most of my recent experience has been with healthcare insurance, claims, coding and billing. I would like to transition into a the tech field possibly as a ux designer or front end developer. I am currently taking part in a software engineering pre-appreniceship, as well as the google ux design certification. (Aling with working 2 jobs) My question is where do i start? What types of jobs could i apply for later? If possible i would love to merge my passions fot healthcare and technogy. Right now im building my portfolio but changing careers feels overwhelming. Any suggestions, advice or encouragement are greatly appreciated.
Barb HansenStartup Product, Growth & Strategy
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05/31/23 at 1:37AM UTC
I transitioned from a clinical healthcare job to a tech career. You can do this!
As you move towards completing your training, I suggest that you start looking for front end developer/UX jobs in tech companies that build software and tools for the healthcare insurance and billing/coding industries. Your previous experience working in those fields should make you an easy hire. Tech companies are always looking for staff who understand their industries and their customers.
If you want to ultimately work in a non-healthcare industry, you can still work in healthtech as your first tech job, then you can move onto other industries. I started my tech career in consumer medtech, then professional medtech, then pharmaceutical, and then I leapt into oil & gas, and utilities and now I'm in the knowledge capture/transfer space within manufacturing and heavy industry.
Don't be afraid to lean on your non-tech experience to get your first tech job. :)
If you want to connect here and on LinkedIn, I'm happy to help where I can. I have plenty of contacts in the healthtech industry and if you need an introduction to a company or hiring manager, let me know and we can chat.
Anonymous
05/30/23 at 4:25PM UTC
This should all be included in your google certification course. Check with them to see what your options are.
