Part-Time Instructor Health Information Management; POOL

Overview

Part-Time Instructor Health Information Management (POOL). The part-time instructor provides instruction in Health Information Management, leads student discussion, and evaluates student performance in the classroom.

• Provide instruction in area of discipline, using approved course outcome guides. Teaching assignments may be during the day (including early morning), evening, or weekend, and could include classes taught at any of the College campuses, online or remotely.
• Hold at least one scheduled office hour per class per week for student help sessions and program assistance.
• Utilize College tools and resources, including the Learning Management System and Disability Services software, to support teaching activities as appropriate.
• Participate in course assessment.
• Perform other essential job functions as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

• Ability to record lecture presentations for online courses.
• Attend and actively participate in scheduled faculty meetings.

• Thorough knowledge in the field of taught discipline and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge.
• Ability to adapt and use a variety of teaching and assessment techniques including the use of technology to enhance student success.
• Ability to observe, direct, and oversee students ensuring safety in the classroom or laboratory.
• Ability to work with and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with varying diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office suite, course management systems, technology to teach traditional, hybrid, or online courses, and other technology used in the instruction setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse students, staff, and community members.
• Ability to provide services to students in a manner which does not discriminate as to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, or marital status.
• Willingness to travel and/or teach at various hours and campus locations, as required.
• Ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere among students and the willingness to work as a member of a team with faculty.
• Excellent oral, written and electronic communication skills.

Ability to work in classroom and office environments using computers, white boards, projectors, and other basic office equipment. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Health Information Management from a CAHIIM accredited institution.

• Five years relevant experience working in the field of health information management.
• Demonstrated successful teaching, or evidence for the potential for excellence in teaching.

If teaching a coding course, must have an AHIMA certification in medical coding or an RHIT or RHIA certification.

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.

• Bachelor’s degree in health information management and/or health informatics, from a CAHIIM accredited institution.
• Community College teaching experience.

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion,…