Preparing for Doctor's Office/Outpatient Position?

[NotAllWhoWandeRN, ASN, RN]

I'm considering a transition to an outpatient setting to reduce the toll that nursing has taken on my body. I'm guessing that my most likely options are transferring within the network if things go well with my current job (iffy), or returning to a network that I've worked for previously (and left in good standing when my hospital closed).

What can I do to make myself more marketable for a change to this type of position? My work history includes LTC, SAR, LTACH, wound care, and med-surg. I have next to no experience with coding and billing and pediatric nursing.

I'm seeing job requirements like knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA, TB validated. Basic knowledge of medical terminology and general knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding.

What does "basic knowledge of medical terminology" mean? It is an RN position, after all. I've learned a little bit more than "the head bone's connected to the neck bone." In the real world, is it beneficial for me to attempt to learn some of these things independently? Should I take classes? Or do employers pay for job-specific training the way they often do with inpatient nurses? For example - I was TB validated with an employer a long time ago, it was employer-sponsored, and very little trouble to arrange. Isn't the current coding ICD-10 anyway? I don't want it to be like a pharmacy tech program, where you're paying for training that the employer would provide anyway.

My references are strong, I interview well - I present myself professionally, I am well spoken. But I won't have a chance if my resume is lacking something that they require before they'll even consider my application.

Forgive the duplicate post; I originally posted this to general nursing and just found the ambulatory care/clinic section.

Thanks for any input!

[TundraTwinsMom]

It sounds like you have a lot of experience in areas that would make you a very marketable outpatient RN. I have heard of many employers offering additional training if need be, especially in Alaska. I worked as an Outpatient Clinic RN in AK for several years in a Community Health Center and was offered many training opportunities. It's a great schedule being able to work 8-5pm, especially if you have young children. Good luck to you!