Medical Billing & Coding Instructor

Cherry Hill (CHH);
Clifton (CLF);
Somerset (SOM);
Toms River (TRV);
West Hartford (WHF)

American Institute, founded in 1924 as the Hartford Secretarial School, provides hands‑on training for careers in business, legal, allied healthcare, diagnostic medical sonography, and information technology. Our mission is to reflect job market demands with flexibility in identifying and incorporating new programs to give our graduates an edge in today’s competitive job market.

As an Instructor, you will empower students by delivering engaging and effective instruction. You will collaborate closely with program leaders and other departments to enhance student success, foster retention, support certification, celebrate graduation milestones, and facilitate successful career placements. Our commitment lies in promoting the overall well‑being and integrity of our educational programs and our students.

• Deliver Centralized Curriculum
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  Teach the standardized curriculum according to an assigned schedule. Create a learning environment that fosters students’ academic growth and guides their professional development.
• Engage Students
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  Facilitate discussion forums and interactive course contributions to promote student interaction and engagement. Provide additional educational engagement outside of class time.
• Monitor Student Progress
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  Grade course activities and post grades on a weekly basis. Proactively track student performance and provide timely academic feedback.
• Support Student Success
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  Create learning support tools tailored to students’ demonstrated needs. Provide constructive, positive, and timely academic feedback.
• Maintain Professionalism
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  Adhere to policies, maintain an up‑to‑date faculty file, and communicate effectively with program leadership and students per established expectations and timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through post‑secondary education or equivalent work experience.
• Work is supervised.
• Handles problems and uses critical thinking to solve.
• Communicates facts, policies, and practices related to the job area.
• Desire for growth and professional development.

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Minimum three years of experience in the field.
• Skills and abilities
  
  — communication and presentation skills, organization, people‑orientation, time management, and high energy.
• Ability to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• Ability to support a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Computer literacy/basic computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize the technology required for the role.

• Medical Coding & Billing Preferences
  • Prior teaching experience.
  • CPC certification.
• Experience applying adult learning principles and practices to blended learning.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Microsoft Teams.
• Other skills and abilities — ability to inspire students to meet career goals by tying course curriculum to potential career outcomes, Learning Management Systems, Student Information Systems, and synchronous instructional tools.

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and carefully follow all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations, and internal policies.
• Effectively communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly elevate any concerns to the Compliance department.

• This is a hybrid position: in‑person instruction, office hours and laboratory work, online instruction, and preparation time required.
• Home office setup, quiet place to work, and ability to hard‑wire into high‑speed internet connection.
• May require setup of computer equipment; accommodation consideration available upon request.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Anticipated starting salary is based on experience and qualifications.

Compensation Range

$26 - $28 USD