Medical Coding/Health Information Instructor Job Mattoon area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Overview

Responsible for teaching business classes including Health Information and medical coding within the Associate in Applied Science degrees and certificates in the Health Information and medical coding areas.

Essential Functions

In cooperation with other instructors, prepare or revise guides for courses offered in the division and submit to the Division Chair or appropriate Administrator for review.

Teach classes assigned by the Division Chair and approved by the Vice President, following course outlines approved by the college.

In cooperation with other instructors, prepare textbook recommendations and submit to the Division Chair for review.

File a bibliography with the librarian of library books to be used in each course.

Prepare annual budget requests for instructional equipment and materials, including maps, books, audio‑visual aids, and other supplies, and submit these requests to the Division Chair for recommendation.

Prepare requests for purchase of new library books and materials as needed and submit these requests to the Division Chair for review.

Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the institution.

Attend division meetings called by the Division Chair and faculty meetings called by the administrative officers.

Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time.

Cooperate in the promotion of extracurricular activities by accepting reasonable assignments and encouraging student participation.

Serve on such committees for the betterment of the college as may be established by the administration and faculty.

Assist in registration as needed.

Consider the general and special needs of the student; assist students in meeting needs or solving problems when necessary, seeking additional help from other college services.

Observe and enforce the regulations, policies, and programs of the college and inform the President in writing of any problem that might have a detrimental effect on the college.

Conduct oneself in a professional manner.

Notify the appropriate Administrator well in advance of absences.

Advise students as assigned by student services.

Demonstrate commitment to the teaching and learning process.

Focus upon student recruitment, retention, and success.

Use a variety of methods and teaching strategies that reflect the different learning styles and needs of students.

Show an understanding of the community college philosophy, including its unique ties to the workforce and its district.

Work as a member of a team.

Participate in development activities and maintain current perspectives in class presentations.

Engage in activities aimed at promoting the Health Information – Medical Coding programs in the Business and Technology Division and Lake Land College to potential and current students.

Develop, assess, and maintain data for course and program assessment.

Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education

Bachelor’s preferred, with a minimum of an AAS in Health Information Management. Medical coding credentials required.

Experience

Minimum of 2,000 hours of demonstrable work experience in the medical office professional field.
Preference to candidates with teaching experience in Health Information – Medical, medical coding certifications, and work experience in a medical office/area.

Knowledge

Curriculum development, community college philosophy and population.
Credential required: CCS, RHIT, or RHIA.

Skills

Good command of the English language.
Ability to use multimedia technology.

Personal Requirements

Positive attitude, spirit of cooperation, enthusiasm, and open‑mindedness.

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Medical Coding​/Health Information Instructor

Medical Coding/Health Information Instructor