Adjunct Faculty – Health Information Management & Technology

MCPHS; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 3,000 - 7,000; Full time

Job summary

MCPHS School of Healthcare Business and Technology in Boston is seeking an adjunct faculty member to develop and deliver high quality learning experiences for students in the Health Information Management & Technology program.

The selected candidate will design course outlines, create instructional materials, and teach undergraduate courses across in-person, online, or blended formats, with responsibilities including advising students and maintaining current accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Health Information Management or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in healthcare coding using ICD-10-CM and CPT.
• Commitment to undergraduate, graduate and/or professional education and student success.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must work independently and interact with a wide array of stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong understanding of HIM principles and coding standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops a course outline, instructional materials, and assessments for assigned courses for approval by program director and/or Dean.
• Delivers didactic, laboratory and/or experiential instruction via multiple formats (in-person, online, or blended) in the Health Information Management & Technology program.
• Provides students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria.
• Provides engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered.
• Uses the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students
• Advises and assists students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms
• Provides service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment
• Ensure course content aligns with current industry standards, accreditation requirements, and program learning outcomes.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor

Skills

Healthcare coding

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Stakeholder engagement

HIM principles & coding standards

Education

Master's in Health Information Management

RHIA/RHIT or CPC credential (preferred)

Tools

CAHIIM accreditation standards

Job description

The School of Healthcare Business and Technology seeks an adjunct faculty member to develop and deliver high quality learning experiences and education for students in the Health Information Management & Technology program. The selected candidate will have responsibilities developing and teaching classroom courses to undergraduate students. Subject matters may include ICD and CPT coding, finance and revenue cycle, and health data compliance.

• Develops a course outline, instructional materials, and assessments for assigned courses for approval by program director and/or Dean
• Delivers didactic, laboratory and/or experiential instruction via multiple formats (in-person, online, or in a ‘blended’ format) in the Health Information Management & Technology program.
• Provides students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria.
• Provides engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered.
• Uses the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students
• Advises and assists students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms
• Provides service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment
• Ensure course content aligns with current industry standards, accreditation requirements, and program learning outcomes.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor

Required:

• Master’s in Health Information Management or a closely related field
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in healthcare coding using ICD-10-CM and CPT
• Commitment to undergraduate, graduate and/or professional education and student success
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry professionals)
• Strong understanding of healthcare information management principles and coding standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level
• Current RHIA or RHIT credential or Certified Professional Coder certification
• Familiarity with CAHIIM accreditation standards

About Us

Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.