Department: Health Careers & Sciences

Location: Metropolitan Campus

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req5123

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description:

May teach a full range of courses in Health Information Management Technology (HIMT) including introduction to health information management, clinical coding classification systems (CPT and ICD-10), statistical applications in healthcare, data quality and reimbursement, medical insurance billing, clinical quality assessment and improvement, electronic health record systems, project management, and alternative delivery systems. Teaching assignments might be in the community, distance education, day, evening, and/or weekend classes.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development
• Ability to work a combination of days, evenings, and weekend schedules

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time industry related experience in Health Information Management Technology
• Current certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA ) or a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification if teaching clinical coding classes
• Management or supervisory experience
• Teaching experience

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the 2024-2025 academic year.

In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, these additional documents are required to be uploaded: Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.