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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer wants to hear what made you decide on a career as a Medical Records Abstractor to see how enthusiastic you seem about your job. They also want to learn more about your personality and what motivates you to succeed. It might be that a friend or family member recommended this field or that you worked in healthcare and learned about the job along the way. Explain how you chose a career as a Medical Records Abstractor.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I chose a career as a Medical Records Abstractor after volunteering at a hospital while in high school. I knew I wanted to pursue a career in healthcare, but I did not know what types of jobs were available. I was advised by a guidance counselor to volunteer to get an idea of the different healthcare jobs and choose something that looked interesting. I shadowed a Medical Records Abstractor and found her job to be fascinating. I am a detail-oriented person who is very analytical and likes technical work. I felt this job would be a perfect fit for my interests and skills."

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