Adjunct Faculty - Insurance Billing & Coding

Herzing University; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach healthcare courses. This role requires a Master's degree in a healthcare field and certifications in medical coding. The ideal candidate will have experience in online teaching and a strong understanding of healthcare operations. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and utilizing technology to enhance learning. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions will be valued and make a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Education Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a healthcare-related field is required.
• At least two years of teaching experience in online settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in healthcare topics.
• Assess student learning and promote diversity in teaching.

Skills

Healthcare Operations Knowledge

Medical Coding

Effective Communication

Pedagogical Mastery

Utilization of Technology

Education

Master's Degree in Healthcare

Tools

Learning Management Systems (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.

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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 include:

• 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 education assistance programs! To learn more about careers at Herzing University, visit: Herzing Careers Video

Herzing University is committed to diversity and fostering an inclusive, respectful environment where individuals are valued, heard, and empowered to contribute to the institution's effectiveness.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Ability to move around campus, classrooms, clinical settings, etc., to access various facilities and resources.
• Constant communication using spoken words with students, staff, and colleagues.
• Ability to observe and assess visually or through other means.
• Operate program-specific equipment, computers, audiovisual tools, and clinical equipment.
• Travel to off-site meetings, conferences, or clinical observations.
• For programs with a clinical component, must be able to:
• Stand and/or walk for extended periods.
• Reach by extending hands or arms.
• Manipulate objects with fingers.
• See and hear within normal parameters.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.

Herzing University recruits and hires without discrimination based on protected statuses. For more information, visit Diversity Statement.

The university prohibits sex-based discrimination in its educational programs and activities. Concerns can be reported to the Title IX Coordinator. The nondiscrimination notice is available at Title IX.