Adjunct Faculty - Insurance Billing & Coding

Herzing University; Bridgeport (CT); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach healthcare-related courses. This role involves guiding students through complex concepts in medical coding and insurance billing while fostering an inclusive learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree and relevant certifications, along with teaching experience in a remote setting. With a commitment to diversity and excellence, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the education of future healthcare professionals. Join a supportive community dedicated to student success and professional growth.

Benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Education Assistance Programs

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a healthcare-related field is required.
• Must have certifications in medical coding or billing.
• Experience in teaching and healthcare operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in healthcare coding and billing.
• Utilize technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Assess student learning and promote diversity in the classroom.

Skills

Healthcare Operations

Medical Coding

Insurance Billing

Effective Communication

Pedagogical Mastery

Education

Master's Degree in Healthcare

Tools

Learning Management Systems (Blackboard, Canvas)

Job description

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.

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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 the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) through AHIMA
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Current industry experience in a healthcare setting is a must.
• Faculty must have a minimum of two years of working knowledge of healthcare operations related to insurance billing and medical coding.
• College-level teaching experience in the insurance, billing, and medical coding field.

Preferred experience:

• At least two years of experience teaching in a remote online setting with experience using learning management systems such as Blackboard, Canvas, etc.
• At least five years of related industry experience in coding

Responsibilities:

The position's responsibilities fall into eight basic areas:

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

Adjunct Faculty are eligible to participate in the Herzing 401(k) plan with a generous company match and our excellent education assistance programs! To learn more about careers at Herzing University, visit: Herzing Careers

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Ability to move about readily and rapidly, if necessary, around campus, classrooms, clinical settings, etc., to access classrooms, desks, students, office machinery, clinics, patients, etc.
• Constantly communicates using the spoken word with students, staff and colleagues.
• Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
• Operate equipment specific to programmatic track, personal computer, audio-visual equipment, clinical equipment, etc.
• Travel to off-site meetings or conferences or to observe students during clinical education at off-site clinical settings.
• In addition to the above requirements, for programs that include a clinical component, all faculty must be able to:
• Stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects.
• Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, country of birth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Diversity Statement

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at Title IX.