Online Visiting Professor Outpatient Coding
About The Position
DeVry University is seeking industry professionals to teach and share their knowledge and experience with undergraduate and graduate students. The university focuses on developing long-term relationships with superior instructors who have high professional standards, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, and a commitment to providing the finest practitioner-focused education. Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks and blend face-to-face interaction with technology for an enhanced learning environment. Faculty are responsible for facilitating student learning, developing course syllabi and lesson plans, and applying teaching techniques to achieve course objectives. All instructors will participate in a comprehensive faculty training program and ongoing faculty development activities. DeVry University does not guarantee any specific number of work hours or assignments, which may vary based on the University’s needs and discretion.
Requirements
- 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).
- A minimum of 5 years of working knowledge of healthcare operations related to the following areas: Electronic health/medical records, IT systems and functions within healthcare, Health insurance and reimbursement, Health privacy and ethics, Reimbursement methodologies and billing functions.
- A minimum of five years of recent in-field outpatient coding experience.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings.
Nice To Haves
- Additional subject matter expertise in the areas of coding compliance.
- Previous teaching experience.
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/examination 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 provide timely feedback to students.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k) and Roth Plan
- Paid Tuition Program
- Remote and Flex Work Options
- Paid Sick Time
- Technology Stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
