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Position Type: Faculty
Department: Health Information Management
FLSA: Exempt
Union/Non Union: Non Union
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Job Description Summary:
Applications received by Friday, April 26, 2024, will receive first consideration.
Responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of all learning activities in any given course. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, curriculum design, and other activities that contribute to the department, division, and College. The instructor performs all other duties as directed by the Department Chair, Division Dean, EVP /Provost, or the President or designee.
Resident Faculty: A termed faculty position, renewable annually in accordance with the contract. This Resident position is held for the department chair to return to a faculty position.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management or Informatics or a related medical field.
Current credential recognized by American Health Information Management Association ( AHIMA ) such as Registered Health Information Administrator ( RHIA ), or Registered Health Information Technician ( RHIT ).
Three years’ work experience with technology common in medical/clinical practice and teaching.
Master’s Degree preferred.
Certified Coding Specialist ( CCS ) and/or Certified Coding Specialist, Physician Based ( CCS -P), C is also preferred.
AREA SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Specialized teaching pertaining to functions related to health information technology.
Assessment of student knowledge, skills and abilities using appropriate taxonomies
Language skills.
Must be available to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid, and accelerated) and settings (off-campus, weekends, and evenings).
Knowledge of CAHIIM and AHIMA standards related to Health Information Management.
Supervision of students in the college computer lab.
Assigning and supervising students for their professional practice experience ( PPE ).
Job Requirements:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions maybe required. Occasionally the ability to physically move and lift materials 5-25 pounds maybe required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.
ACCOMMODATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. Prince George’s Community College provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Accommodation determinations are made on a case-by-case basis. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ECT department.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application Status: you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.