Medical Billing & Coding Instructor

Summit Academy O I C • Minneapolis, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Billing and Coding Instructor facilitates meaningful learning of course competencies and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. This role is responsible for teaching the Medical Billing and Coding course, along with related Medical Administrative Assistant (MAA) courses including Introduction to Insurance, Medical Office Procedures, and Legal and Ethical Principles. Through curriculum development, instruction, and classroom management, this position supports Summit Academy OIC’s mission of preparing students for living-wage careers in healthcare.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, body systems, HIPAA, and legal and ethical issues as they relate to medical billing and coding.
• Skilled in teaching adult learners of varying abilities and diverse backgrounds using competency-based methods.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and stress-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with online learning platforms preferred.
• Strong understanding of medical office procedures and legal and ethical standards in a healthcare setting.
• Associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field.
• 1–2 years of field experience in medical billing and coding.
• Experience teaching adults.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.
• More than 2 years of teaching experience.
• 3+ years in Medical Billing & Coding
• Online teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers curriculum for the Medical Billing and Coding course within the Medical Administrative Assistant (MAA) program, ensuring alignment with established competencies and industry standards.
• Teaches Medical Billing and Coding along with related MAA courses, including Introduction to Insurance, Medical Office Procedures, and Legal and Ethical Principles, using lecture, demonstration, and learning-centered instruction.
• Delivers instruction, adapting teaching methods to the delivery format and to the learning styles of urban adult students.
• Manages the learning environment by maintaining accurate records, submitting grades and reports on time, and enforcing academic and attendance policies.
• Plans differentiation strategies to address the individual learning needs and styles of students.
• Regularly assesses student learning using multiple forms of assessment to determine grades in accordance with established standards and criteria.
• Models professional behavior and industry-standard practices consistent with expectations for healthcare and medical billing and coding professionals.
• Teaches pro-social behavioral patterns conducive to success in the healthcare field, including safety, ethics, HIPAA compliance, and employability skills.
• Relates professional and industry experience to learning by incorporating current medical billing and coding trends, technology, and best practices into coursework.
• Contributes to a learning culture by participating in curriculum and system task forces, supporting campus events such as orientation and graduation, and engaging in related workshops and meetings.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) policy, which begins accruing at 120 hours (3 weeks) per year
• 11 annual paid holidays
• 2 annual scheduled, paid mental health days
• Eligibility to elect comprehensive health, vision, dental, and voluntary life insurance
• Employer-sponsored life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match, effective day one
• Eligibility for an annual bonus based on organizational and employee performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree