Tech Companies

For those interested in helping healthcare providers automate their medical records or streamline their billing and collection processes, there are lots of opportunities. Some companies to consider include:

1. McKesson If you've been in the industry for a while, the first thing that probably comes to your mind when you hear McKesson is medical supply distribution. However, McKesson is much more. The company is one of the leading technology solution providers in the industry. Experienced applicants with a degree in business, engineering or a clinical field will find plenty of opportunities with McKesson. The company has hundreds of openings all over the country. Apply online.

2. EPIC Systems is reportedly the leading provider of software for medical groups, hospitals and integrated delivery systems. According to the company, they are serving over 150,000 physicians and 70 million patients. Some of my larger IDS clients are implementing their EHR system over the next few years so I know they are growing. If you've got a degree from one of the best schools and a high GPA this might be a good fit for you. The company seems to place more emphasis on the college/university that you attended and your grades than other companies in the space. Your SAT and GPA scores are required when you apply. Apply online.

3. Anthenahealth helps over 19,500 medical providers nationwide enjoy faster payment, increased collections and radically improved control over billing and clinical operations. In 2004 I heard one of the initial Venture Capitalists in this company talk about Athena being one of her success stories from the dot com era. Any company that survived the bust must have a strong management team which would be a plus in these turbulent times. The company has several openings for interns and analysts as well as a few management positions. Apply online.