From Medical School to Medical Coder | Barbara Williams | #IAmAAPC

Early in her career Barbara Williams had a desire to work as a healthcare clinician. The passing of her mother just prior to taking the MCAT exam curbed her interest and passion for the path. A professor noticed her work ethic and recommended her for a position as a biller/coder. Barbara hasn't looked back. Listen to her tell her story on this edition of #iamaapc.Find one of Barbara's favorite recipes below.From Barbara: "I love crockpot cooking because I can set everything up at lunch and have dinner ready on time!"Crockpot Past Fajioli1 lb ground beef, browned and drained1 c chopped onion1 cup chopped carrots (I slice up baby carrots instead of chopping)1/2 c chopped celery1 jar tomato basil marinara sauce (I use Aldi brand - can substitute spaghetti sauce too)15 oz can diced tomatoes15 oz can kidney beans, drained but not rinsed1 can white beans, drained but not rinsed (I used northern beans)4 c beef broth1-1/2t oregano3/4 t tabasco1/2 t salt1/2 t pepperAdd all to crockpot (I also use a crockpot liner to make cleaning easier).Cook on high for 5 hours.Add 1-1/4 c cooked dittalini (or other small pasta) during the last half hour of cooking.Serve this with grated parmesan cheese, a crusted bread and salad - it's comfort food!