Educator-HIM
The Educator-Health Informatics & Information Management supports undergraduate and graduate-level teaching in Physical Therapy within the School of Allied Health. This course explores the application of informatics principles to optimize clinical workflows, enhance provider efficiency, and improve patient care outcomes within healthcare delivery systems. Students will examine how electronic health records (EHRs), clinical decision support (CDS) tools, health information technologies, and advanced technologies are integrated into clinical environments, with a focus on usability, workflow redesign, and data-driven performance improvement.
About the role
Seeking an individual with experience in electronic health record management and workflow design. Performs other duties as needed.
Responsibilities
- Support undergraduate and graduate-level teaching in Physical Therapy.
- Teach the application of informatics principles to optimize clinical workflows and improve patient care outcomes.
- Examine integration of EHRs, CDS tools, and health information technologies in clinical environments.
- Focus on usability, workflow redesign, and data-driven performance improvement.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Minimum one year of experience preferred.
- Knowledge of current technology and educational media used in teaching and presentations.
- Able to read, write, and speak in English with professional quality.
- Proficient with computer, printer, and software programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Able to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
- Strong critical thinking, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
- Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others.
- Able to work calmly and respond courteously under pressure.
- Adequate sensory abilities (color distinction, hearing, vision) for workplace requirements.
Qualifications
Minimum one of the following certifications:
- Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) by AHIMA
- ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer by AHIMA
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by AAPC
- Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC) by AAPC
- Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) by AAPC
- Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) by AAPC
- Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) preferred
About Us
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork, and wholeness. Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values-based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.