HIMT Adjunct Instructor

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Job Title:

HIMT Adjunct Instructor

Agency:

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004528

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

SALARY/BENEFITS: THE COMPENSATION FOR THIS POSITION IS PAID ON A CONTRACT BASED ON CONTACT HOURS TAUGHT

Job Description:

POSITION: Part-Time INSTRUCTOR - Health Information Management Technology

PRIMARY LOCATION: DeKalb/Newton Campuses and/or Participating Area High Schools/On-line

DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision of the Dean for the School of Allied Health, the Part-time Instructor will provide instruction to students in the Health Information Management Technology courses. This position requires teaching responsibilities of credit courses within the School of Allied Health. Instruction will include both lecture and laboratory activities and may involve Internet classes. The instructor must possess the ability to teach all phases of the program curriculum to adults or high school students participating in college-level classes at the college or at participating area high schools. The instructor will report to the Dean for the School of Allied Health.

ESSENTIAL JOB

RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Demonstrates the use of appropriate teaching techniques. Demonstrates the use of appropriate testing and grading procedures including proper maintenance of grade books and any other appropriate record-keeping required. Understands and is experienced in practices and procedures in the Health Information field. Follows approved course syllabi. Completes all documentation related to assigned courses in a timely manner and maintains an accurate inventory of all assigned property.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Baccalaureate Degree in Health Information Management or related field and a preferred minimum of three years employment experience within the past seven years. Must be certified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), and preferred Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) (or equivalent). Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the courses assigned. NOTE: Unofficial transcript must be uploaded in the College’s Job Center prior to the interview. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS A Master’s degree from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university with course work in field instruction with a minimum of 18 graduate hours is required.

SALARY/BENEFITS: The compensation for this position is paid on a contract based on contact hours taught

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

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The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.