Adjunct Faculty, Health Information Management Technology

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) • Cleveland, OH

88d • $942

About The Position

This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position in the Health Information Management Technology department at the Metropolitan Campus. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. The position involves teaching 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, and alternative delivery systems. Teaching assignments may occur in various formats including community settings, distance education, and during day, evening, and/or weekend classes.

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

Nice To Haves

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification if teaching clinical coding classes
• Management or supervisory experience
• Teaching experience

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
• Participates in 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

Benefits

• Part-Time Faculty position with a set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)
• Employment contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree