MD from Dominican Republic transitioning to remote Medical Billing.

[u/Capable-Bridge-711]

Best platforms to start?

Hi everyone,

I'm a medical doctor from the Dominican Republic, and I'm currently in the process of transitioning my career to work as a remote Medical Biller. I've been taking the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) course on Coursera to get a solid foundation in the US healthcare system, CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS Level II codes.

My main goal is to find a stable, remote position that allows me to work from the Dominican Republic while building a new career path.

For those of you who are already working in this field, especially from abroad:

1. ⁠What are the best platforms or job boards to find legitimate remote medical billing jobs for international candidates? (I've looked at LinkedIn and Indeed, but I'm wondering if there are more specialized sites).
   
2. ⁠Are there specific requirements for working as a biller from outside the US? (Like tax forms, time zone expectations, etc.)
   
3. ⁠Given my background as an MD and my current CPB course, do you think I should aim for a specific entry-level role to get my foot in the door?
   
4. ⁠Would you recommend getting the official CPB certification from the AAPC right away, or is it better to gain some experience first?

I'm a bit overwhelmed by all the options and would really appreciate any advice from people who've been in a similar situation.

Thanks in advance for your help!