Adjunct Faculty - Medical Assistant; Medical Billing & Coding Program

Overview

Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for an Adjunct Faculty Instructor - Medical Assistant Billing/Coding.

The department is seeking a detail-oriented and passionate Medical Billing & Coding Instructor to guide students through the fundamentals of healthcare documentation, coding systems, and regulatory compliance. This role is ideal for professionals who love teaching, mentoring, and shaping future healthcare leaders.

• Design and deliver engaging lessons aligned with ICD-10, HCPCS, and CPT coding standards ensuring coverage of the MAERB Core Curriculum.
• Create and evaluate classroom assignments and manage a productive learning environment.
• Collaborate with students to clarify documentation and resolve coding discrepancies.
• Prepare students for national certification and employment in billing & coding roles.
• Stay current with industry regulations, coding updates, and best practices.
• Uphold Academy policies related to attendance, instruction, and classroom conduct.
• Uphold the best scholarly and ethical standards of his or her discipline.
• Make a reasonable effort to participate in professional development activities in order to identify and implement effective teaching strategies that foster student learning.
• Make a reasonable effort to foster honest academic conduct and ensure that his or her evaluations of students reflect each student’s performance.
• Demonstrate respect for students as individuals and foster a respectful atmosphere in the classroom or an online learning environment.
• Treat all students with respect and fairness without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, weight, height, marital status, familial status, protected disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief or any other status protected by law.
• Demonstrate mastery of course material, come to class prepared to teach the day’s lesson (including preparing all handouts, exams or other materials before the start of class), and present the material conscientiously.
• Teach course(s) in accordance with the description in the Course Master and in accordance with Department and/or standardized course policies. It is recognized that the methods, procedures, and interpretations of various instructors may differ.
• Make himself or herself available for student consultations and provide guidance to students to promote student learning and success.
• Meet all scheduled classes and final examinations as scheduled.
• Grade and return written work to students in a timely manner. Maintain appropriate records of students’ attendance, intermediate, and final grades; submit required reports to the appropriate office by the scheduled deadlines.
• Develop and distribute an effective course syllabus, following the guidelines of College policies and incorporating required elements of the course master; adhere to the written syllabus throughout the semester, within reasonable limits; participate in the College course evaluation process.
• Be informed of the Colleges support services for students and recommend their use, when advisable.
• Make every reasonable effort to attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Behave appropriately in dealing with students and staff so as to maintain a scholarly and professional atmosphere.
• Notify the Program Director as soon as possible if unable to meet scheduled class session; schedule personal vacations to coincide with the College.
• Responsible for performing, analyzing and reporting assessment of student learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of qualifications and/or training.

While we have attempted to capture the core functional responsibilities in the role, the statements contained in this job announcement reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Therefore, performing additional job-related duties not listed above may be required as assigned.