Faculty, Health Information Management

About the role

The Faculty, Health Information Management position at Prince George's Community College is responsible for coordinating, planning, preparing, presenting, and evaluating all learning activities in any given course. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in support of course outcomes.
• Teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).
• Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus.
• Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
• Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department, where appropriate; inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
• Provide an orientation at the first-class meeting to include (as applicable) an overview of the course syllabus, an outline of course objectives, course requirements, attendance policy, grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.
• Notify students of key dates and course adjustments.
• Maintain accurate class records; submit required class records by the established due date.
• Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment processes as directed.
• Follow department and division requirements for maintaining office hours, and referring students to appropriate resources.
• Respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays. Maintain regular communication with students.
• Submit annual program budgets to and work closely with the appropriate Program Coordinator, Director or Program Director on the development of annual division budgets for approval by the Dean, if applicable.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Engage in appropriate and relevant service to the college and to the department (e.g., search committees, faculty committees, etc.).
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in health information management, Informatics, or a related medical field. Current credential recognized by American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) such as Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Three years’ work experience with technology common in medical/clinical practice and teaching. Master’s Degree preferred. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or Certified Coding Specialist, Physician Based (CCS-P) are also preferred. Experience implementing high-impact teaching practices preferred.
• Specialized Teaching: Specialized teaching pertaining to functions related to health information technology. Assessment of student knowledge, skills and abilities using appropriate taxonomies.
• Language Skills: Must be available to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid, and accelerated) and settings (off-campus, weekends, and evenings).
• Knowledge of Standards: Knowledge of CAHIIM and AHIMA standards related to Health Information Management.
• Supervision: Supervision of students in the college computer lab. Assigning and supervising students for their professional practice experience (PPE).

Qualifications

• Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction.
• Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, video-conferencing, etc.).
• Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills.
• Research skills (where appropriate).
• Time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Ability to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and accelerated).

Skills

• Mastery of course content.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plans, and health and welfare coverage.

Pay

The salary range is $53,850 - $75,850 annually (depending on education and experience).

Schedule

Fixed Term/Tenure Track (Faculty Only)