Adjunct Faculty, Health Information Management Technology

Job Description

May teach a full range of courses in Health Information Management Technology (HIMT) including introduction to health information management, clinical coding classification systems (CPT and ICD-10), statistical applications in healthcare, data quality and reimbursement, medical insurance billing, clinical quality assessment and improvement, electronic health record systems, project management, and alternative delivery systems.

Teaching assignments might be in the community, distance education, day, evening, and/or weekend classes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time industry related experience in Health Information Management Technology
• Current certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification if teaching clinical coding classes
• Management or supervisory experience
• Teaching experience

Special Note

This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

Department

Health Careers

Location

Metropolitan Campus

Reports To

Associate Dean

Recruitment Type

External/Internal

Requisition ID

req7193

Employment Type

Part-Time Faculty

Union Position

Non-Union

Work Schedule

To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend.

Pay

$951/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Special Instructions to Applicants

During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen. If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.2 Adjunct Faculty Hiring and Employment Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.