Health Careers- Workforce Development Non-Credit Instructor- Adjunct (Medical Coder/Auditor)

DaMar Staffing; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College seeks an experienced Medical Coder/Auditor to lead a CPMA exam-prep course in a non-credit Workforce Solutions program. The adjunct instructor will prepare students to audit medical records, ensure coding accuracy, and teach in classroom or Zoom/online environments.

Responsibilities include delivering engaging instruction, building lesson plans, and providing timely feedback. Courses may meet days, evenings, or weekends at multiple campuses or sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on medical coding; auditing/medical record review.
• Ability to design and implement lesson plans aligned with learning objectives.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS, documentation guidelines, and payer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and teach CPMA exam-prep courses in classroom or online settings.
• Audit medical records and ensure coding accuracy and compliance.
• Deliver engaging instruction with real-world coding scenarios and chart reviews.

Skills

Medical coding

Auditing

Technology skills

Effective communication

CANVAS/learning tech

Education

AAPC CPC Certification

Advanced degree or related certifications

Tools

LMS (Canvas)

Coding software

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title

Health Careers- Workforce Development Non-Credit Instructor- Adjunct (Medical Coder/Auditor)

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Band

UG

Position Number

295A0003

Agency

Tidewater Community College

Division

Tidewater Community College (Div)

Work Location

Suffolk - 800

Hiring Range

$30-$100 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Emergency/Essential Personnel

No

EEO Category

I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

No

Work Schedule

Varies

Sensitive Position

No

Job Description

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads - both students and employers - for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC's institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching courses to which he/she has specific training or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom, remote via Zoom, or online environment to students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Engages students outside of class via office hours and provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes.

Tidewater Community College's Workforce Solutions Department seeks an experienced Medical Coder/Auditor to lead a hands-on Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) exam-preparation course. This position is an adjunct instructor position in the college's non-credit program under Workforce Solutions. This program includes both continuing education for professional development and industry recognized credential attainment, which may be offered Asynchronously, at TCC campuses and other convenient locations throughout the community. The CPMA instructor will prepare students to audit medical records and ensure coding accuracy and compliance. Emphasis is placed on healthcare regulations, documentation review, and revenue integrity. The candidate will deliver engaging CPMA-focused instruction using real-world coding scenarios, chart reviews, and denial analysis.

The instructor must be responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in both a classroom or an on-line environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Instructors must be skilled in oral and written communication and must be able to work cooperatively with other staff members. Classes may meet on days, nights, or weekends

Functional Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students' acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.
2. Aligns course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner.
3. Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first 15% of class; and analyze the previous semester's evaluation of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary.
4. Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
5. Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

1. Demonstrated competency in a relevant health care or professional services field.
2. Sufficient technological skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.
3. Hold an American Academy Professional Coders (AAPC) CPC Certification.
4. Ability to design and implement lesson plans that align learning objectives with student outcomes.
5. Ability to develop and adapt teaching and learning strategies to accommodate the diversity of community college students to promote acquisition and application of knowledge.
6. Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS, documentation guidelines, and payer requirements
7. Familiarity with CPMA exam content and formats
8. Excellent communication (orally and written) and organizational skills.
9. Proficiency with LMS and basic coding software
10. Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format

Additional Considerations

1. Minimum 5 years of hands-on medical coding; auditing/medical record review.
2. Teaching experience at the college level.
3. Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.
4. Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
5. Experience developing CPMA exam prep courses.
6. Advanced degree or related certifications
7. Candidate should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.

Operation of a State Vehicle

No

Supervises Employees

No

Required Travel

No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

ADJ_3648P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Open Date

10/05/2026

Job Close Date

01/05/2027

Open Until Filled

No

Agency Website

TCC.edu

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/101807