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

Virginia Community Colleges; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College invites applications for a Health Careers Workforce Development Non-Credit Adjunct Instructor (Medical Coder/Auditor) to lead CPMA exam-prep coursework in the Suffolk location. The role supports continuing education and credential attainment, delivered in classroom or online formats with engagement through real-world coding scenarios and chart reviews.

The candidate will audit medical records, ensure coding accuracy, and emphasize healthcare regulations and revenue

Qualifications

• Five+ years of hands-on medical coding and auditing experience.
• AAPC CPC certification or equivalent.
• Ability to design lesson plans aligned with learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS and payer rules.
• Familiarity with CPMA exam content and formats.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CPMA-focused instruction in classroom or online formats.
• Plan, organize, teach and provide timely feedback to students.
• Maintain office hours and engage students outside class.
• Adapt teaching strategies for diverse community college students.

Skills

Medical coding

Auditing

CPMA certification

Lesson planning

Teaching skills

Communication

Technology proficiency

Electronic communication

Education

Advanced degree or related certifications

CANVAS or LMS familiarity

Tools

LMS (Canvas)

Coding software

Job description

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

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

Role Title

Role Code

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band UG

Position Number

Position Number 295A0003

Agency

Agency Tidewater Community College

Division

Division Tidewater Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Suffolk - 800

Hiring Range

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

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

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

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Varies

Sensitive Position

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

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

Additional Considerations

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on medical coding; auditing/medical record review.
• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Advanced degree or related certifications
• 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

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

No

Posting Number

Posting Number ADJ_3648P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/05/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 01/05/2027

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Agency Website TCC.edu

Contact Name

Email

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

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

VCCSuses 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.

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