Medical Coder / Billing Clerk
Eliminate the guesswork by screening medical billing and coding candidates with this personality and aptitude assessment.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose:
RA’s Medical Billing and Coding Tests help you gather objective information that can help you find the right person for the job. Choose from two test options to identify individuals who are organized, with an attention to detail and a tolerance for routine. Best fit candidates will also be dependable, friendly and helpful, and equally comfortable working independently or within a team environment.
Select From These Options:
Medical Coder / Billing Clerk
Express
$35
- A shorter set of personality trait measures
- A timed test of Perceptual Speed & Accuracy
Medical Coder / Billing Clerk
Comprehensive
$40
- An untimed personality assessment
- An untimed Basic Math Skills I – Arithmetic Test
- An untimed Excel Proficiency Test (version 2010)
- An untimed General Cognitive Aptitude Test (includes verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning)
What the Report Gives You:
A graphical display of personality trait scores, feedback regarding strengths and developmental concerns, explanation of aptitude results and suggested interview questions.
Testing Process:
- Immediate score report upon completion.
- Proctoring desirable but not required.
- The use of mobile phones is discouraged.
Options:
Contact us to learn how we can customize test content to meet your specifications.
Sample Personality Item:
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People at work would say I focus on the upside of plans and downplay the possibility of problems. |
People at work would say I always focus on what can go wrong. |
Sample Question for Basic Math Skills I - Arithmetic Test:
83 x 22 = _____ | (A) 1826 (B) 1816 (C) 1736 (D) 1636 (E) Correct answer not given |
Sample Question for Excel Proficiency Test (version 2010):
(NOTE: The spreadsheet referenced in this question is not provided here) | |||
What formula would you use if you wanted to find out Sandra Martin’s average monthly sales for the third quarter? | (A) =SUM(B8:D8)/3 | ||
Sample Questions for General Cognitive Aptitude Test:
Sample verbal reasoning item: House is to dwelling as car is to ____________. | (A) transportation | ||
Sample numerical reasoning item: Which number comes next in this series? 3 6 9 19 22 25 | (A) 32 | ||
Sample abstract reasoning item:
Which figure would come next in the series?
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(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)
The Medical Coder / Billing Clerk Evaluates:
| Less Desirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
|---|---|---|
| Slow learner, overwhelmed with complexity | General Cognitive Aptitude | Quick learner, handles challenging tasks well |
| Argumentative, critical, demeaning | Agreeableness* | Pleasant, easy going, respectful |
| Needs a lot of Excel training | EXCEL 2007 Knowledge | Has basic Excel Proficiency |
| Slow clerical processing | Perceptual Speed & Accuracy* | Fast clerical processing |
| Argumentative, critical, demeaning | Agreeableness | Pleasant, easy going, respectful |
| Timid, lacks courage to confront difficult subjects | Assertiveness | Willing to present their opinion and debate various options |
| Chafes at having to do tasks by a procedure | Comfort with Procedures* | Likes procedure based tasks |
| Fails to live up to promises | Conscientiousness / Dependability* | Reliable, dependable |
| Unconcerned about other people’s needs | Customer Service* | Concerned that the next person in the pcocess as well as the end user is well served |
| Doesn’t like detailed tasks | Detail-Minded | Like working on detailed tasks |
| Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily | Emotional Stability / Resilience* | Calm, level-headed, handles stress well |
| Doesn’t like to multi-task | Flexibility* | Able to shift to different tasks |
| Bends rules to suit own purposes | Integrity* | Strong moral code |
| Cares mainly about salary and perks | Intrinsic Motivation | Enjoys coming to work |
| Cautious, suspicious, careful | Optimism / Enthusiasm* | Trusting, believes in positive future |
| Does not use time well, disorganized | Orderliness / Detail Mindedness* | Tidy, neat, organized |
| Doesn’t want to have to deal with people | Sociability | Likes people involvement at work |
| Bored with procedure-based tasks | Tolerance Mundane Work | Likes procedure-based tasks |
| Doesn’t want to coordinate with others | Teamwork* | Able to coordinate and work cooperatively |
| Enjoys work that involves a lot of social interaction | Preference for Quiet Job* | Prefers tassk that do not require intensive social interactions |
| Does the minimum | Work Drive | Willing to go the extra mile |
(Note: the asterisk (*) denotes that the personality dimension is included in the Core version of the test.)
