Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Health Information Management

PCC Portland Community College; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Oregon Sick Leave

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

PCC Portland Community College is seeking qualified part-time faculty for Health Information Management courses. Ideal candidates will have either an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree and current RHIT or RHIA credentials, along with relevant teaching experience.

Instructors will engage with a diverse student body across multiple campuses, contributing to course development and student success. Eligible faculty may benefit from Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Qualified instructors experienced in health information management.
• Commitment to teaching and service across multiple campuses.
• Current RHIT or RHIA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Health Information Management courses to diverse learners.
• Develop course content and support student learning.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

Skills

Experience in Health Information Management

Teaching commitment

Knowledge of ICD coding

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management

Current RHIT or RHIA credential

Three years of HIM work experience

Job description

Part‑Time Faculty Position – Health Information Management

Portland Community College (PCC), the largest post‑secondary institution in Oregon, is recruiting part‑time faculty for Health Information Management courses. Applicants may be considered for substitute or full‑term class assignments throughout the academic year.

Program Overview

PCC’s Health Information Management program offers comprehensive coursework and workforce training to meet the needs of a diverse learner community.

Who We Are Looking For

We seek qualified instructors experienced in health information management who are committed to teaching and serving our students across multiple campuses and community sites.

Instructor Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management.
• Current credential as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
• Three years of work experience in the Health Information Management profession.

Course‑Specific Requirements

• HIM 182: Bachelors or Masters in Health Care Administration, Masters in Public Health, or a related graduate degree; three years related experience within the past five years.
• HIM 270, 273, 276: Current RHIT, RHIA, or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); three years ICD9‑CM/ICD‑10 coding experience in an acute care facility within the past five years.
• HIM 272, 277: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management; current RHIT or RHIA; three years management experience in the profession.
• HIM 275: Current RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS‑P, or CPC; five years recent experience in CPT coding.

Benefits & Compensation

Part‑time faculty may be eligible for Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans. Hourly rates are determined by the type of course taught (lecture, lab, or lecture/lab).

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Portland Community College is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and provide veterans’ preference in employment. This position does not sponsor H1‑B visa sponsorship.