Instructor, Medical Coding

Job Description

Teaches a full range of skills and knowledge for the certificate program in medical coding. Prepares students to pass the CPC examination.

Essential Functions

• Presents facilitative, well prepared, organized, and clear lectures and classroom activities consistent with the course syllabus (AAPC curriculum, medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, advanced medical coding, HCPCS coding, ICD-10 coding) and school policies
• Continually promotes students’ development and effective use of skills in areas such as critical and analytical thinking, evaluation, communication, professionalism, customer service, computation, problem solving, and decision-making
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of student academic and attendance performance
• Possesses a thorough knowledge and understanding of all College policies, and actively participate in their implementation and enforcement
• Follows all retention policies of the College to ensure students are in attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Professional Coder Instructor (CPC-I) with the AAPC
• Minimum of three years of experience as a Medical Coding Specialist in the field
• Minimum of three years of teaching or related field experience
• Demonstrated experience managing key metrics

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to assess and grade the progress of students
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated basic Blackboard skills (or equivalent program)
• Demonstrated experience with online instruction
• Professional presentation skills

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type
• However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

Set-Rate Non-Bargaining Part-Time Position

This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $30.00/hour.

Special Note

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 upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.

Recruitment and Selection Procedure

(The recruitment and selection procedure details will be provided separately).

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.

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.