Adjunct Faculty, Health Information Management Technology

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

About the Role

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
• Alternative delivery systems

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades, and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Attend periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development
• Ability to work a combination of days, evenings, and weekend schedules

Requirements

• 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

Pay

$951 per Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

In order to be considered for this position, unofficial transcripts and license/certifications must be uploaded as part of the application process.