Online Visiting Professor Outpatient Coding

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides students with an approved DeVry University syllabus that follows a template established by the local campus, and which includes the terminal course objectives.
• Organizes, prepares, and regularly revises and updates all course materials.
• Uses appropriate technological options for online technologies and course-related software, including Websites, e-mail, and online discussions for preparing the course and making it accessible to students.
• Models effective oral and written communications that engage the students, provide clarity, and improve student learning.
• Sets clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examinations dates, and weight the distribution of various evaluation categories.
• Ensures that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course terminal objectives.
• Demonstrates consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of exams and provides timely feedback to students.
• Embraces and integrates the responsible use of AI technologies in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize, evaluate, and address appropriate and inappropriate student use of AI tools in academic work.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a healthcare-related field, degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent.
• Outpatient coding experience is required, along with current industry experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current industry-related certifications (CCS).
• Minimum of 5 years of working knowledge of healthcare operations related to the following areas:
  • Minimum of five years of recent in-field outpatient coding experience.
  • Electronic health/medical records.
  • IT systems and functions within healthcare.
  • Health insurance and reimbursement.
  • Health privacy and ethics.
  • Reimbursement methodologies and billing functions.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional subject matter expertise in coding compliance.
• Previous teaching experience.

Pay

• Visiting Professor pay is based on level, credit hours taught per 8-week session, and location. Pay may vary in most states from $1500-$2700 per 8-week session.
• Pay in the states of AZ, CA, IN and PA is paid at an hourly rate of either $22.00/hour or $23.50/hour.

Benefits

• 401(k) and Roth Plan
• Paid Tuition Program
• Remote and Flex Work Options
• Paid Sick Time
• Technology Stipend