Medical Coding/Health Information Instructor

Lake Land College; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Land College seeks an instructor to teach Health Information and medical coding within the Associate in Applied Science degrees and certificates. Responsibilities include delivering courses, updating outlines, and guiding student success.

The position requires knowledge of health information management, credentials in medical coding, and experience with curriculum development. The role emphasizes collaboration with division faculty and ongoing program assessment.

Qualifications

• Strong written and spoken English communications.
• Ability to operate multimedia teaching tools and AV equipment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Health Information and medical coding courses within the AAS and certificates.
• Develop and revise course outlines and guides with Division Chair approval.
• Attend division and faculty meetings and participate in governance.
• Advise and assist students to support recruitment and success.
• Develop and maintain program assessment data for courses.

Skills

English proficiency

Multimedia tech

Education

Bachelor’s preferred

AAS in Health Information Management

Medical coding credentials

Job description

Overview

Responsible for teaching business classes including Health Information and medical coding within the Associate in Applied Science degrees and certificates in the Health Information and medical coding areas.

Essential Functions

1. In cooperation with other instructors, prepare or revise guides for courses offered in the division and submit to the Division Chair or appropriate Administrator for review.
2. Teach classes assigned by the Division Chair and approved by the Vice President, following course outlines approved by the college.
3. In cooperation with other instructors, prepare textbook recommendations and submit to the Division Chair for review.
4. File a bibliography with the librarian of library books to be used in each course.
5. Prepare annual budget requests for instructional equipment and materials, including maps, books, audio‑visual aids, and other supplies, and submit these requests to the Division Chair for recommendation.
6. Prepare requests for purchase of new library books and materials as needed and submit these requests to the Division Chair for review.
7. Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the institution.
8. Attend division meetings called by the Division Chair and faculty meetings called by the administrative officers.
9. Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time.
10. Cooperate in the promotion of extracurricular activities by accepting reasonable assignments and encouraging student participation.
11. Serve on such committees for the betterment of the college as may be established by the administration and faculty.
12. Assist in registration as needed.
13. Consider the general and special needs of the student; assist students in meeting needs or solving problems when necessary, seeking additional help from other college services.
14. Observe and enforce the regulations, policies, and programs of the college and inform the President in writing of any problem that might have a detrimental effect on the college.
15. Conduct oneself in a professional manner.
16. Notify the appropriate Administrator well in advance of absences.
17. Advise students as assigned by student services.
18. Demonstrate commitment to the teaching and learning process.
19. Focus upon student recruitment, retention, and success.
20. Use a variety of methods and teaching strategies that reflect the different learning styles and needs of students.
21. Show an understanding of the community college philosophy, including its unique ties to the workforce and its district.
22. Work as a member of a team.
23. Participate in development activities and maintain current perspectives in class presentations.
24. Engage in activities aimed at promoting the Health Information – Medical Coding programs in the Business and Technology Division and Lake Land College to potential and current students.
25. Develop, assess, and maintain data for course and program assessment.
26. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s preferred, with a minimum of an AAS in Health Information Management. Medical coding credentials required.

Experience

• Minimum of 2,000 hours of demonstrable work experience in the medical office professional field.
• Preference to candidates with teaching experience in Health Information – Medical, medical coding certifications, and work experience in a medical office/area.

Knowledge

• Curriculum development, community college philosophy and population.
• Credential required: CCS, RHIT, or RHIA.

Skills

• Good command of the English language.
• Ability to use multimedia technology.

Personal Requirements

• Positive attitude, spirit of cooperation, enthusiasm, and open‑mindedness.