Office Administration (Medical Coding & Billing) Adjunct

Bay Mills Community College; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Bay Mills Community College invites applications for an online adjunct instructor in Office Administration. The role requires an Associate’s in Health Information Management or related field and CPC, RHIA, or RHIT certification, plus at least five years of relevant experience.

Online teaching will leverage MOODLE and other media to reach diverse adult learners across the college community. The position is part-time and involves delivering lectures, developing syllabi, mentoring students, and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or related field from an accredited college.
• CPC, RHIA, or RHIT certification is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience teaching in Tribal communities is preferred.
• Experience with adult learners and distance/online instruction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and facilitate instruction online in accordance with contract and syllabus.
• Meet all scheduled classes and labs for the full allotted time.
• Use varied teaching methods to reach students with diverse backgrounds.
• Provide course syllabi with objectives, grading criteria, and requirements.
• Assess student mastery and provide feedback to students and coordinators.
• Maintain records per academic affairs and registrar requirements.
• Utillize and adhere to the college's assessment of student learning program.
• Recommend instructional materials to Department Chair and library.
• Schedule hours for planning, advising, and office hours.
• Maintain BMCC admin student management software and MOODLE proficiency.
• Follow procedures for absences, complaints, and dishonesty; collaborate on curriculum refinement.

Skills

Curriculum development

Distance learning

Group instruction

Strong communication

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Associate’s in Health Information Management or related field

CPC, RHIA, or RHIT certification

Tools

MOODLE

Job description

Job Summary:

This is an adjunct instructor position, teaching online Office Administration courses. The minimum required credential is an Associate's in Health Information Management or related field and a certification in CPC, RHA, or RHIT. Adjunct instructors are part-time employees responsible for providing quality instruction to the students of Bay Mills Community College. Instructors work under the direction of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the respective Department Chair. The instructor will record weekly lectures and assist students in mastering topics such as electronic health records (EHR), medical office procedures, insurance and billing, and transcription. Instructors must meet academic and professional qualifications, be dedicated to academic excellence and a student-centered education, and support the mission and objectives of Bay Mills Community College.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver and facilitate instruction in accordance with the signed contract, course syllabus, and published course catalog.
• Meet all scheduled classes/labs/clinics for the entire allotted time.
• Use teaching methods and media designed to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds to allow each student the opportunity to master the course objectives.
• Provide course syllabi which include specific measurable course objectives, explicit grading criteria and scale, prerequisites, student responsibilities, sequencing of instruction, assignments, etc.
• Assess students’ mastery of course content and provide feedback on a continual basis both to the student and to the Assessment Coordinator.
• Maintain and submit records as required by the Office of Academic Affairs, Office of the Registrar, the Department Chair, and the Assessment Coordinator, meeting prescribed deadlines.
• Implement and adhere to the college’s Assessment of Student Learning Program.
• Recommend reference and instructional material to the Department Chair and the college library.
• Schedule and maintain any necessary hours of on-campus activities to include course planning and preparation, instruction, student advising, and general office hours.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the BMCC administrative student management software system as it relates to classroom management and the advising of students. Maintain working knowledge of the MOODLE system.
• Follow the college procedures and submit all required documentation for instructor absences, student complaints, violations of academic dishonesty, etc.
• Collaborate with the Department Chair in assessment and classroom-based research and assist in developing and refining curriculum as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in curriculum development and instructing students individually and in groups.
• Knowledge or experience in alternative teaching strategies such as group projects, hands-on learning, practical applications, computer assisted instruction, distance learning or team-teaching.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with others, college and departmental committee experience preferred.
• Knowledge or experience working with people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
• Knowledge or experience in working with Native Americans, in an educational setting preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum educational requirement is an Associate’s in Health Information Management or related field from an accredited college or university.
• CPC, RHIA, or RHIT certification required.
• Minimum field experience requirement is 5 years in relevant discipline.
• Experience working and/or teaching in Tribal communities preferred, specifically at a tribal college.

The statementsabove are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required in said position.

In accordance with the Clery Act, Bay Mills Community College’s Annual Security Report is available at the Receptionist's desk in the Administration Building or the Accounting Department upon request. This document provides critical safety information, such as emergency response and preparedness, crime prevention, crime reporting, and timely warnings. This report also includes crime statistics for the past three years.

It is the policy of BMCC to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. However, BMCC Indian Preference in accordance with the spirit of the Indian Preference Act, PL 88-352-Sec. 707 (1) July 2, 1972, may grant first consideration