Adjunct Faculty - Insurance Billing & Coding

Herzing University; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated adjunct faculty member to join their innovative team. This role is pivotal in guiding students through their learning journey in healthcare-related courses, focusing on insurance billing and medical coding. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the institution fosters an environment where educators can thrive. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree and relevant certifications, along with a passion for teaching and a strong background in the healthcare sector. Join a forward-thinking organization that values continuous improvement and operational excellence in education.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Education assistance programs

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a healthcare-related field required.
• At least two years of healthcare operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise and effective communication.
• Utilize technology to enhance teaching and learning.

Skills

Healthcare Operations

Medical Coding

Insurance Billing

Effective Communication

Pedagogical Mastery

Education

Master's Degree in Healthcare Field

Tools

LMS Platforms (Blackboard, Canvas)

Job description

Job Description

To participate in a remote work arrangement, employees must reside in the United States. No remote work arrangement will be considered for working from outside the United States.

If you are a current employee, faculty or adjunct instructor at Herzing University (not a Contractor or temporary employee through a staffing agency), please click here to log in to UKG and then navigate to Menu > Myself > My Company > View Opportunities to apply using the internal application process.

Each course at Herzing University is thoughtfully designed to introduce new concepts, build upon prior knowledge, provide supportive resources, allow the student to validate and remediate personal mastery of the content, and assess student development of a defined set of competencies and the achievement of a prescribed set of learning objectives. The faculty member is responsible for assisting each student in navigating the learning process within a course.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in a healthcare related field
• At least one of the following certifications:
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through AHIMA
• Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) through AHIMA
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through AAPC
• Current industry experience in a healthcare setting is required.
• Minimum of two years of healthcare operations related to insurance billing and medical coding.
• College-level teaching experience in insurance, billing, and medical coding.

Preferred Experience

• At least two years of teaching experience in a remote online setting using LMS platforms like Blackboard or Canvas.
• At least five years of related industry experience in coding.

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expertise
• Effective Communication
• Pedagogical Mastery
• Operational Excellence
• Promotion of Diversity
• Assessment of Student Learning
• Utilization of Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning
• Continuous Improvement

Adjunct Faculty are eligible for Herzing's 401(k) plan with a company match and education assistance programs. For more about careers at Herzing University, visit: Herzing Careers

Herzing University values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment where individuals are valued and empowered.

Physical Requirements

• Must remain stationary 50% of the time.
• Ability to move rapidly around campus or clinical settings.
• Effective verbal communication with students and staff.
• Visual and other sensory assessments.
• Operate program-specific equipment and technology.
• Travel for meetings, conferences, or clinical observations.
• For clinical programs, faculty must be able to stand/walk for extended periods, reach, manipulate objects, see, hear, and lift up to 25 pounds.

Herzing University is an equal opportunity employer. More info on diversity and nondiscrimination policies can be found at Herzing Diversity and Title IX.