Adjunct Faculty - Insurance Billing & Coding

Herzing University; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach healthcare courses. This role involves leveraging your expertise in medical coding and insurance billing to guide students through their learning journey. You'll be responsible for creating an inclusive learning environment, utilizing technology effectively, and continuously improving educational outcomes. If you have a passion for teaching and a strong background in healthcare, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact while enjoying the flexibility of a remote work arrangement.

Benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Education Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a healthcare-related field required.
• Current industry experience in healthcare settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in healthcare education.
• Utilize technology for effective teaching and student assessment.

Skills

Healthcare Operations Knowledge

Insurance Billing

Medical Coding

Effective Communication

Pedagogical Mastery

Education

Master's Degree in Healthcare-Related Field

Tools

LMS Platforms (Blackboard, Canvas)

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 designed to introduce new concepts, build upon prior knowledge, provide resources, support student mastery, and assess development of competencies and learning objectives. Faculty members assist students in navigating this learning process.

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 healthcare settings, with at least two years of knowledge in healthcare operations related to insurance billing and medical coding.
• College-level teaching experience in insurance, billing, and medical coding.

Preferred experience includes:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Subject Matter Expertise
• Effective Communication
• Pedagogical Mastery
• Operational Excellence
• Promotion of Diversity
• Assessment of Student Learning
• Utilization of Technology
• 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 respected, heard, and empowered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• Ability to move quickly around campus or clinical settings.
• Frequent verbal communication with students and staff.
• Ability to observe and assess visually or otherwise.
• Operate program-specific equipment and technology.
• Travel for off-site meetings or clinical observations.
• For programs with clinical components, faculty must be able to:
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Reach with hands or arms.
• Manipulate objects with fingers.
• See and hear within normal parameters.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.

Herzing University is committed to equal opportunity employment and prohibits discrimination based on protected statuses. More info at Diversity Statement and Title IX.