What’s a Good Recession-Proof Career?

11/04/2019
Posted by: Tri Smith, Instructor
Categories: Medical Billing, Medical Billing Jobs

Uncertainty is something that is part and parcel of our lives in the world today and often times finding a career that has staying power and provides security can be quite a challenge. A career that many people are beginning to discover the many rewards of is medical billing. Medical billing is a forever recession-proof career on the basis that you are the one handling all the logistics and financial workings between the patients (who will always exist) and the various medical staff and facilities (who will also, always exist). It is an ever-growing field that besides the fair average pay of just shy of $20 an hour, provides many soft benefits and quality of life enhancements with a low barrier to entry.

Flexibility in working is a definite benefit of pursuing employment in medical billing as ultimately once you are certified and trained all you need is an internet connection. This means that depending on who you decide to work for, if you don’t already work for yourself, you can enjoy the advantages of working from home. Couple this highly desirable aspect with the recession-proof nature of this field and the fact that you can become certified in this profession through our highly-rated and fairly-priced P1 Medical Billing Course with CMBP & HIPAA Certification and you have a powerful pathway for success.

Very few professional opportunities exist with this level of flexibility in employment, low price and time to entry (fewer than 2 months in many cases), staying power and personal fulfillment as this career. Whether you were/are in a similar field or are considering making the change in employment from something completely different, enrolling in our P1 Medical Billing Course with CMBP & HIPAA Certification is a liberating and wise choice. Gain personal satisfaction and peace of mind by pursuing this recession-proof career and never worry about employment again.

Tri Smith, Instructor

His work focuses on guiding learners through the full medical billing lifecycle, from foundational processes to more advanced topics such as claim accuracy, payer communication, and compliance. He is directly involved in how the course is structured, how assessments are designed, and how students are supported as they progress from training into practical application.

Under his leadership, MedicalBillingCourse.com launched the 2026 edition of the course, which includes the new Medical Billing and Coding certification track and reflects a more modern, structured approach to training. These updates emphasize clarity, real-world readiness, and scalable learning systems that support both new students and returning graduates.

Tri has helped thousands of students complete their certification and move into roles ranging from remote billing positions to in-office healthcare settings and independent billing businesses. His approach emphasizes practical execution, consistent standards, and the ability to turn training into a real opportunity.

Author: Tri Smith, Instructor

Tri Smith is a Managing Partner and Instructor at MedicalBillingCourse.com, where he leads both the strategic direction and instructional delivery of the program. With over six years of experience, he works closely with students and internal teams to ensure the course remains aligned with real-world medical billing practices while continuing to evolve with industry needs. His work focuses on guiding learners through the full medical billing lifecycle, from foundational processes to more advanced topics such as claim accuracy, payer communication, and compliance. He is directly involved in how the course is structured, how assessments are designed, and how students are supported as they progress from training into practical application. Under his leadership, MedicalBillingCourse.com launched the 2026 edition of the course, which includes the new Medical Billing and Coding certification track and reflects a more modern, structured approach to training. These updates emphasize clarity, real-world readiness, and scalable learning systems that support both new students and returning graduates. Tri has helped thousands of students complete their certification and move into roles ranging from remote billing positions to in-office healthcare settings and independent billing businesses. His approach emphasizes practical execution, consistent standards, and the ability to turn training into a real opportunity.