Faculty, Medical Coding Specialist Instructor

Phillipswisconsin; Town of Wausau, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, WI seeks a full-time Medical Coding Specialist program faculty member to deliver instruction, develop course materials, and ensure alignment with program goals. The role operates on campus, with teaching across multiple modalities, and supports student success and assessment.

Typical duties include maintaining curriculum, collaborating with colleagues, and advancing professional development while complying with FERPA and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Education at least an associate degree in health information or related field.
• Experience in occupational instruction and understanding of WTCS/HLC accreditation expectations.
• Credentials in professional coding (CPC/CCS/CCS-P/RHIT/RHIA) are required or expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality instruction for the Medical Coding Specialist program across multiple modalities.
• Maintain course materials, align with program objectives, and evaluate student performance.
• Develop curriculum updates, assign, and assess coursework within designated timelines.
• Support program accreditation standards and collaborate with college initiatives.
• Integrate ethical use of AI and emerging technologies in education

Skills

Language skills

Math skills

Reasoning ability

Technical skills

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Management/Health Information Technology/Medical Coding

Technical diploma with commitment to obtain an associate degree within 3 years

Professional coding credentials (CPC/CCS/CCS-P/RHIT/RHIA)

Tools

ICD coding standards

CPT coding standards

HCPCS

Encoder technology

Coding software

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). NTC offers outstanding career opportunities on a modern campus with state-of-the-art technology that allows for a collaborative learning and work environment. Employees are offered an amazing Total Rewards package with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off – including two paid closures for the winter holiday (Christmas – New Year) and summer (week of July 4th), for most full-time positions. NTC is “The College that Cares” and makes a difference in the lives of our employees and students. If you have the desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we’d love for you to join our team! See why our current employees did! Salary is commensurate based on occupational experience and qualifications.

Job Summary & Qualifications

The full-time faculty supports Northcentral Technical College’s Medical Coding Specialist program by delivering high-quality instruction and fostering student success. This position is responsible for teaching courses within the program, developing and maintaining course materials, and aligning instruction with program objectives and evaluation procedures. Working 36 weeks within a 52-week academic year, faculty collaborates with colleagues, engages in professional development, and supports College initiatives to enhance the learning experience and achieve program goals. Please note this is an in-person position located on campus in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Teaching & Student Success: Facilitate student learning through engaging instructional strategies and methodologies across various modalities, including in-person, online, hybrid, and out-of-classroom activities, and mentoring students and peers. Adhere to NTC’s academic calendar, Student Connect hours, teaching assignments, post and maintain office hours, and conduct assigned classes for the scheduled length of time in accordance with the faculty contract. Assess and evaluate student performance by providing timely feedback and grades, maintaining accurate student records, attendance, and lab/clinical evaluations, in compliance with privacy laws, such as FERPA. Develop and maintain course materials including outcome summaries, learning plans, Performance Assessment Tasks (PATs), syllabi, and online Learning Management System templates in the approved College format within designated timelines. Select and utilize appropriate learning materials and resources including textbooks, library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning. Review, revise, and create curriculum in accordance with NTC academic standards and expectations. Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a new or modified course/certificate/program. Stay current and focused on evolving learner needs and educational trends. Provide written evaluations upon the student’s request.
• Specific Instructional Program Duties: Maintain Medical Coding curriculum alignment with current ICD, CPT, HCPCS, reimbursement, documentation, and health information standards and incorporate significant industry changes into instruction. Integrate authentic coding applications, encoder technology, electronic resources, coding software, and other industry technologies into the student learning experience. Evaluate Medical Coding course sequencing, instructional hours, delivery structure, and student progression and recommend program adjustments that support student success and program sustainability. Provide Medical Coding students with program-specific academic guidance regarding course sequencing, progression, completion planning, professional expectations, and preparation for entry into the coding workforce. Prepare students for employment and applicable professional coding credentials through instruction in coding accuracy, documentation requirements, ethical coding practices, reimbursement concepts, and professional standards. Provide interdisciplinary education and consultation regarding medical coding, clinical documentation, reimbursement, and the revenue cycle to support collaboration with other health programs and College initiatives. Integrate appropriate and ethical use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies into Medical Coding education while maintaining academic integrity and requiring independent demonstration of coding competency.
• College/Program Area Support: Maintain program documentation as required by accreditation, program, or clinical sites standards, if applicable. Coordinate with instructional support services to address student accommodation and modification needs, fostering an inclusive learning environment. Engage and participate in faculty development training, professional day activities, College in-service events, commencement, team time, and other designated College activities. Assist in onboarding and orienting new full-time, part-time, adjunct faculty, and other employees within the program or content area. Actively participate in institutional, advisory and program team, and committee meetings. Attend College Open Houses (on-campus and off-campus, set-up and take down) to assist with student recruitment and in support of Student Services activities. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with business and industry partners, community organizations, and K-12 partners to strengthen program connections. Assist, participate, support, and carry out all duties as assigned.
• Professional Development: Maintain Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS)/Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS) and Higher Learning Commission qualification and meet requirements, accreditation or licensing standards, as applicable to program areas. Maintain professional certifications, licensures, and credentials as required by the specific program area. Remain up-to-date professionally in the area of content expertise and the teaching profession. Faculty may be assigned to support key program functions due to accreditation, industry, or institutional needs. Typical responsibilities may include: Serve as liaison with accrediting bodies, industry partners, and College leadership to ensure program compliance and relevance. Coordinate curriculum updates, program reviews, and data reporting to support continuous improvement. Lead communication and planning efforts related to program scheduling, resource needs, and stakeholder engagement. Support recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives in collaboration with College departments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree (or Equivalent) Associate degree in Health Information Management, Health Information Technology, Medical Coding, or a related field required, or a technical diploma in a related field with the commitment to obtain an associate degree within three years of employment.
• Experience: 2 Years Additional Experience Information: Occupational instructors must have a minimum of two years (4,000 hours) full-time or equivalent demonstrated relevant occupational experience, one of which must be within the last five years. May waive the occupational experience of one year within the last five years if the candidate has two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the last five years. NTC will determine whether applicants meet the credentialing requirements of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), applicable accreditation standards, and/or occupational licensing standards. These requirements must be met at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment, where applicable to the position. Experience in teaching preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Language Skills: Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret complex documents; present topics to internal and external individuals of all levels.
• Math Skills: Ability to perform and work complex calculations, make comparisons, interpret and provide logical explanations to others.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions to critically create resolutions; interpret instructions in mathematical or diagram form with abstract and concrete variables.
• Technical Skills: Ability to perform complex operations in a variety of job-specific systems, understand functionality to apply advanced functions, manage/customize and create calculations with data.
• Customer Service Skills: Ability to understand complex concerns and formulate solutions; communicate professionally with various audiences in different situations.

Other Requirements

Individual must possess and maintain at least one of the following professional credentials: CPC (Certified Professional Coder) CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) CCS,P (Certified Coding Specialist, Physician-Based) RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)

Physical Requirements

• Carrying/Lifting 10-25lbs: Low
• Carrying/Lifting 25-50lbs: Low
• Carrying/Lifting more than 50lbs: N/A
• Sitting: High
• Standing/Walking/Climbing: Low
• Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Low
• Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: Low
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: Low
• Work Environment Indoor/Office Work Environment: High
• Outdoor Weather Conditions: Low
• Irritated or Agitated Individuals: Low
• Hostile or Violent Individuals: N/A
• Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals: N/A
• Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): N/A
• Work-Related Travel: Low
• Smell Requirement: N/A
• Specific Vision: N/A
• Hearing: N/A
• Taste: N/A

About Northcentral Technical College

Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is the place to be and it’s the “College that Cares.” NTC provides students with career preparation in some of the fastest-growing fields and is a leading 2-year post-secondary institution with a history of innovation and growth in a dynamic setting. Our employees will tell you why they love working here, and check how our Total Rewards match our culture! Our main campus is in Wausau, WI, with five regional campuses located in Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer, and Wittenberg. In addition, NTC has a Public Safety Center of Excellence in Merrill, Agriculture Center of Excellence in Maine, and Wood Technology Center of Excellence in Antigo, and every day we bring students one step closer to making their dreams a reality. Whether you are pursuing one of our 150+ associate degrees, technical diploma, or short-term certificate programs, or simply taking a course to give you that competitive edge, a brighter future awaits you at NTC.